Project Manager

Think Recruitment; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned contracting company in the UK is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to oversee supermarket projects from minor works to major refurbishments. This role requires extensive experience in Design & Build processes and proactive stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will manage multiple live projects simultaneously while ensuring high standards and compliance with strict deadlines. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Bonus

6% Pension

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing supermarket projects in live environments.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with tender documentation and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of supermarket projects.
• Attend tender interviews and support bid submissions.
• Lead internal project kick-off meetings.

Skills

Design & Build processes

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Bonus + 6% Pension (increasing every 3 years)

Industry: Supermarket Refurbishment & Fit-Out Programmes

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a well-established principal contractor delivering a wide range of projects for a leading national supermarket brand. Workstreams vary from small cosmetic improvements and minor reactive works to signage packages, departmental refreshes, phased refits and full-store refurbishments.

The business has maintained long-standing relationships with its retail clients, with over 70% of projects secured through repeat business. Financially stable and part of a larger construction group, the company operates autonomously across several regional offices while benefiting from wider group resources.

The Role

You will manage a rolling programme of supermarket projects across the UK, typically fast-track and delivered in live environments with strict operational constraints. Project values range from £50k for small cosmetic upgrades to £5m+ for larger refurbishments, with an average around £1m-£3m depending on the programme cycle.

The role requires strong experience of Design & Build processes, rapid mobilisation, proactive stakeholder communication and the ability to maintain high standards while working to tight deadlines. You will oversee 2-3 live projects at a time, while supporting pre-construction activity on future schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of supermarket projects, from minor works to major refits
• Attend tender interviews and support bid submissions for planned and reactive workstreams
• Produce tender documentation including programmes, method statements and phasing strategies
• Review contract documents and ensure full compliance with client standards
• Lead internal project kick-off meetings to brief commercial, design, logistics and site teams
• Produce Construction Phase Plans tailored to live-environment retail settings
• Chair subcontractor and client meetings; produce clear and accurate minutes
• Brief CAD/design teams to ensure drawings meet strict brand standards and budgets
• Review and approve all drawings prior to client issue
• Manage project commercials, including forecasting, reporting and subcontractor management
• Evaluate subcontract packages and negotiate best-value commercial and programme outcomes
• Develop detailed project programmes, often for phased or out-of-hours working
• Compile and issue subcontract orders and manage ongoing financial control (CVRs)
• Identify programme and cost opportunities; manage change control and EOT claims
• Assess subcontractor applications; issue payment certificates and valuations
• Agree variations and final accounts with both clients and supply chain
• Lead project teams and ensure consistent delivery across multiple sites
• Source and brief site management teams with relevant retail-environment experience
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and compliance with brand standards
• Oversee production and submission of O&M manuals and handover documentation