Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager
Location: West Midlands (predominantly office-based with site visits across the UK)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing Placement
Rate: 350- 400 per day

I'm working with a specialist fit-out contractor with a turnover of around 12m, delivering fast-paced projects across the retail and car showroom sectors. They are seeking a Contracts Manager to join their team, working predominantly from their West Midlands office with regular site visits nationwide.

Projects typically involve full strip-outs and fit-outs, ranging in value from 500k to 1m. When managing a larger 1m scheme, your workload will be adjusted to ensure focus on successful delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple projects concurrently, typically two at a time, from preconstruction through to completion.

• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers and Site Managers, ensuring programme, budget, quality, and H&S standards are achieved.

• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners - with a strong, established network already in place, making projects efficient to deliver.

• Work closely with the Coventry-based office team, including an in-house draughtsman and procurement administrator, to maintain smooth project flow.

• Attend regular site visits across the UK to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure delivery in line with client expectations.

• Maintain excellent client communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure accurate programme reporting, cost control, and compliance documentation.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering fit-out and refurbishment projects, ideally in retail or automotive sectors.

• Strong understanding of structural, groundworks, and external packages within showroom and retail projects.

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects valued between 500k- 1m.

• Excellent organisational, leadership, and client-facing skills.

• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (essential).