Senior Contracts Manager – Refurb/Interior Fit-Out Leader

CNX Recruitment; Livingston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Job summary

CNX Recruitment in partnership with a well-established construction contractor is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment and interior fit-out projects across Central and East Scotland.

You will lead Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Management teams, ensuring programmes, budgets and contractual requirements are met while maintaining client relationships and driving safe, efficient delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Contracts Manager or similar role.
• Strong background in refurbishment and/or interior fit-out projects.
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Central and East Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and performance of multiple refurbishment and interior fit-out projects across Central and East Scotland.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Management teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed programmes, budgets, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project financial performance, commercial risk and profitability.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage variations, valuations, contractual matters and cost control.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Identify operational risks and implement effective solutions to minimise delays and additional costs.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across all projects.
• Review project programmes and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery.
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews and internal management meetings.
• Support the development, mentoring and performance management of operational teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, operational efficiency and overall project performance.
• Report directly to senior management on project delivery, commercial performance and operational matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Travel flexibility

People management

Job description

CNX Recruitment in partnership with a well-established construction contractor is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment and interior fit-out projects across Central and East Scotland.

You will lead Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Management teams, ensuring programmes, budgets and contractual requirements are met while maintaining client relationships and driving safe, efficient delivery.