Freelance Senior Contract Manager - Luxury Retail Fit-Out

Connect Central; Andover; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Central is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead the commercial and operational delivery of multiple high-end luxury finish-out projects across the UK.

This freelance/contract role requires a proven track record in premium retail fit-out, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage client, consultant and subcontractor relationships to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Manager / Contracts Manager in construction or fit-out.
• Extensive high-end luxury retail fit-out experience essential.
• Experience delivering projects for premium / luxury retail brands.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full contract lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion.
• Oversee commercial and contractual performance of projects.
• Manage project teams, subcontractors and supply chains.
• Monitor budgets, costs, variations and financial performance.
• Manage client relationships and attend progress/commercial meetings.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor packages and contracts.
• Manage programmes, procurement and delivery.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure delivery to quality, programme and specification.
• Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Work with Site Managers, Project Managers and commercial teams.
• Maintain relationships with high-profile clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Contract Manager

Contract management

Client-facing communication

Budget & cost control

Job description

Connect Central is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead the commercial and operational delivery of multiple high-end luxury finish-out projects across the UK.

This freelance/contract role requires a proven track record in premium retail fit-out, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage client, consultant and subcontractor relationships to deliver on time and within budget.