Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Refurbishment Projects

Salary: Up to 65,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Annual Performance Bonus

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a programme of high-quality commercial refurbishment projects for a nationally recognised hospitality client.

This is a hands-on role managing multiple refurbishment and capital improvement projects throughout the year, from initial planning through to final account. Working closely with designers, project teams, subcontractors and suppliers, you'll play a key role in delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

This is an office and site-based position and would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment and improvement projects from inception through to completion.
• Attend project briefings and collaborate with client representatives and design teams to understand project requirements.
• Plan and programme works, adapting to changing schedules and project priorities.
• Prepare project costs from drawings and specifications, identifying value engineering opportunities where required.
• Procure materials and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Appoint, coordinate and manage subcontractors throughout each project.
• Produce detailed project programmes along with all required health and safety documentation.
• Allocate labour resources and support workforce planning.
• Monitor project progress, resolving issues quickly and maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholders.
• Prepare final accounts, manage project variations and approve subcontractor and material costs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the consistent delivery of high-quality projects.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in refurbishment or fit-out projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience managing commercial refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, including estimating, budgeting and final accounts.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple live projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Good knowledge of construction health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• A background in carpentry or a trade qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to 65,000 per annum.
• Car allowance.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of refurbishment projects.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team with opportunities to make a real impact.

If you're an organised and commercially minded Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.