Senior Contracts Manager – Retail Construction Delivery

CLARKSON PLC; Swansea; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail construction projects across Wales and the South East of England. You will guide projects from pre-construction through to handover, coordinating with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.

The role requires commercially aware, delivery-focused leadership with a track record in retail builds, refurbishments and fast-track programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering retail construction, refurbishments, fit-outs and fast-track programmes.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across regions.
• Strong understanding of construction programming, quality assurance and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple retail construction projects across Wales and South East England.
• Lead site progress meetings and manage project risks with recovery plans.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on programme and to a high standard.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS accreditation

Relevant construction qualification

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail construction projects across Wales and the South East of England. You will guide projects from pre-construction through to handover, coordinating with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.

The role requires commercially aware, delivery-focused leadership with a track record in retail builds, refurbishments and fast-track programmes.