Assistant Contracts Manager

AJS Construct Ltd; Baldock; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in England is searching for a Trainee / Assistant Contracts Manager to support project delivery across London and Home Counties. Candidates with a site-based background are encouraged to apply, as this role provides a pathway into management with training opportunities. The position involves managing project tasks, building client relationships, and ensuring high-quality work. A competitive salary and benefits including bonus and company vehicle are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Pension contributions

Healthcare package

Death in service insurance

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Funded training

Qualifications

• Confident on site or has a site-based background.
• A genuine desire to learn with full training provided.
• Experience in fit out and refurbishment projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from start to finish with team support.
• Manage change control and document control.
• Take lead on projects and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Ability to understand technical details and drawings

Organized and reliable

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Training / Assistant Contracts Manager (Fit Out and Refurbishment)

Progression role | Office and Site-based | London and Home Counties | High-quality projects

Ready to step up from site into management

If you’ve built solid experience on site as a Skilled Tradesperson, Working Supervisor, or Junior Site Manager, and you’re ready to move into a role where you can run projects, lead teams, and build a long-term career in management, this could be the perfect next step.

We’re an established Principal Contractor delivering high-quality fit out and refurbishment projects across London and the surrounding counties. Our goal is simple - make construction as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients, and it’s working. Over 85% of our work is repeat business, meaning you’ll be joining a company with strong relationships, a great reputation, and a steady pipeline of exciting projects.

We’re now looking for a capable, energetic Trainee / Assistant Contracts Manager to join our team, working closely with the Senior Contracts Managers and Directors. You’ll be supported, trained, and given the chance to develop quickly into a key part of the delivery team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You’ll play a hands-on role in helping deliver projects from start to finish with the support of an experienced team around you.

• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams.

• Developing and maintaining relationships with our supply chain and subcontractors.

• Helping to prepare and manage project programmes.

• Supporting design coordination and design management.

• Managing change control and document control.

• Coordinating labour and subcontract teams to hit key programme dates.

• Preparing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for labour-only and subcontract works.

• Undertaking material take-offs, ordering materials, and supporting subcontract order processes.

• Ensuring works are completed on time, safely, and to a high standard.

• Driving quality on site and aiming for snag-free handovers.

• Understanding project budgets and working with the commercial team to help control costs.

• Taking a lead on projects day-to-day, keeping communication clear and professional at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• This role suits someone who’s confident on site, wants more responsibility, and is ready to grow into Contracts Management.

• Construction industry experience (site-based background is ideal).

• Able to understand technical details and drawings.

• Pride in delivering a high-quality finish.

• Organised, reliable, and able to manage your workload.

• Calm under pressure and able to work well as part of a team.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word).

• A genuine desire to learn - full training will be provided.

• Experience in fit out and refurbishment (commercial/office) is a big advantage, and any new-build exposure is a bonus.

What You’ll Get In Return

• We offer a strong package and a clear path to progress:

• Competitive salary

• Company vehicle

• Pension contributions

• Healthcare package

• Death in service insurance

• Bonus scheme up to 10% of salary

• Funded training and further education

• A supportive team where you can progress quickly as the company grows

Interested

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn fast, step up into management, and work on high-quality projects with a strong team behind you, we’d love to hear from you