Contracts Manager

  • Think Recruitment
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • 30/04/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Contracts Manager - Commercial Fit Out

An established and highly regarded shopfitting and commercial interior fit-out contractor, with over 35 years' experience across retail, commercial, and industrial sectors, is seeking to appoint experienced Contracts Managers as part of its ongoing growth.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and client satisfaction, working with a number of well-known brands across the UK and Ireland.

This opportunity would suit a commercially aware Contracts Manager with a proven background in shopfitting or interior fit-out, who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.



Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and coordinating direct labour and subcontractors across multiple projects
  • Overseeing procurement and control of materials and site resources
  • Ensuring all projects are delivered safely and in line with health & safety standards
  • Developing and managing project programmes to meet key deadlines
  • Monitoring costs, tracking variations, and reporting into commercial teams
  • Taking ownership of project profitability through effective resource management
  • Attending and leading site meetings and progress reviews
  • Driving projects forward with a proactive, solutions-led approach


Key Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience within the shopfitting or interior fit-out sector
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
  • Flexible approach with a willingness to travel
  • Experience supervising site teams and maintaining full project accountability