Senior Contracts Manager – Construction & Fit-Out

Thorn Baker Construction; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Package and progression opportunities

Variety of sectors and locations

Supportive senior management

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple construction and fit-out projects across Leicestershire and UK-wide sites. You will manage clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers through the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, budget, programme and quality targets are met.

The role requires extensive experience in commercial construction, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to driving project profitability and client

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar.
• Strong background in commercial construction, fit-out, refurbishment or interiors.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of programmes, delivery, and contractual requirements.
• Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and profitability.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make confident decisions.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to UK-wide projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live construction, fit-out, refurbishment and dilapidation projects.
• Lead projects from pre-construction to practical completion and handover.
• Lead and manage Project Managers, Site Managers and site teams.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, drawings and specification requirements.
• Monitor progress, risks and issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with commercial to monitor budgets, variations and costs.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors, suppliers and labour.
• Chair regular progress meetings with clients, consultants and teams.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships for satisfaction.
• Conduct site visits and project reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environment procedures.
• Maintain RAMS, permits, inspections and other project docs.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery, efficiency and profitability.
• Resolve contractual, technical and operational issues.
• Oversee handover, snagging, final accounts.

Skills

Driving licence

Client-facing communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Independent working

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

IOSH

Relevant construction/management qualification

Job description

Thorn Baker Construction seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple construction and fit-out projects across Leicestershire and UK-wide sites. You will manage clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers through the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, budget, programme and quality targets are met.

The role requires extensive experience in commercial construction, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to driving project profitability and client