Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager - Hospitality, Pub & Commercial Fit-Out

Location: West Midlands (with UK-wide project travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

A well-established UK construction and refurbishment contractor with over 40 years' experience, specialising in the transformation of commercial spaces across the hospitality and leisure sectors.

The business delivers high-quality interior and exterior fit-out and refurbishment projects for pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and wider commercial environments. Acting as Principal Contractor, they manage projects from concept through to completion, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term client relationships.

Role Overview

The Contracts Manager will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination and successful delivery of hospitality, pub and commercial fit-out projects nationwide. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This is a client-facing role combining operational leadership, commercial management and stakeholder engagement across multiple live projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Site Management
• Take overall responsibility for multiple refurbishment and fit-out contracts.
• Manage and coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Monitor project programmes and drive performance to meet key milestones.
• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety policies and CDM regulations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within commercial fit-out or refurbishment.
• Strong background in hospitality, pub, leisure or similar fast-track environments.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge (JCT preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
• SMSTS (or equivalent) and full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile hospitality and commercial projects nationwide.
• Stable, long-established business with a strong reputation in its sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear scope for progression within a growing and ambitious organisation.