Retail Fit-Out Contracts Manager — Multi-Site Delivery

Time Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company van

Job summary

Time Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager for a Bristol-based specialist fit-out and joinery contractor. You will oversee multiple fast-track retail projects UK-wide, typically GBP50k–GBP200k in value, ensuring delivery on time, to high quality and within budget with nationwide site visits.

This hands-on role requires at least 4 years of contracts management experience in retail refurbishment, strong leadership, and the ability to manage several live sites concurrently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience operating at Contracts Manager level.
• Proven track record delivering fast-track retail fit-out and joinery projects.
• Experience managing project values between GBP50,000 and GBP200,000.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of retail refurbishment and fit-out environments.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across several sites.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide on a regular basis.
• Preferably a joinery background.
• SMSTS, First Aid (preferably a CSCS Card)

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail fit-out and joinery projects concurrently across the UK.
• Oversee approximately 3-4 live sites at any one time, with potential for more.
• Lead project delivery from pre-start through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor programmes and ensure works are completed within tight retail deadlines.
• Conduct regular site visits nationwide to ensure quality, safety and programme compliance.
• Manage project costs and commercial performance with the commercial team.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and site teams while maintaining collaboration across the business.
• Deliver projects to the highest standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Job description

Time Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager for a Bristol-based specialist fit-out and joinery contractor. You will oversee multiple fast-track retail projects UK-wide, typically GBP50k–GBP200k in value, ensuring delivery on time, to high quality and within budget with nationwide site visits.

This hands-on role requires at least 4 years of contracts management experience in retail refurbishment, strong leadership, and the ability to manage several live sites concurrently.