Contracts Manager /Snr Project Manager (Fitout)

Artisan Recruitment Group Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Free On-Site Parking

Job summary

Artisan Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects from a Southampton base. You will lead project delivery, manage client and contractor relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget results across regulated sectors.

Role requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, and experience with NEC/JCT contracts, with responsibility for schedules, commercials and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in construction, refurbishment or fit-out.
• <br>Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent technical understanding of construction processes.
• Experience producing and managing construction programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
• Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to completion.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Producing and managing construction programmes and project schedules.
• Conducting regular site visits and supporting Site Managers throughout project delivery.
• Managing commercial aspects of contracts, including valuations, applications for payment and practical completion processes.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and health & safety throughout all projects.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Interpreting drawings

Commercial awareness

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Excel

MS Project

Word

Outlook

Job description

Artisan Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK property services specialist to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager based from their Southampton office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation delivering refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects across highly regulated sectors including Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure.

The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects from inception through to completion, including the defects period, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Reporting into the senior management team, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple construction and refurbishment projects ranging from 150,000 to 5 million in value. Projects typically include internal fit-outs, refurbishments and alteration works.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to completion.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Producing and managing construction programmes and project schedules.
• Conducting regular site visits and supporting Site Managers throughout project delivery.
• Managing commercial aspects of contracts, including valuations, applications for payment and practical completion processes.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and health & safety throughout all projects.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction, refurbishment or fit-out sector.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent technical understanding of construction processes and the ability to interpret architectural drawings.
• Experience producing and managing construction programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Outlook.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Salary up to 75,000 depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free On-Site Parking