Contracts Manager

Salary: 50,000 - 75,000 (DOE)

Location: Based near Luton, Office-Based with Site Travel as Required

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join a growing shopfitting and building services contractor delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the safe, profitable and efficient delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare. Working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional with strong commercial awareness, leadership capability and a proven background in managing fit-out or refurbishment projects.

Job Requirements

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within shopfitting, fit-out or construction

Strong understanding of construction methods, health & safety and project delivery

Commercial awareness with experience managing profitable projects

Knowledge of JCT contracts and construction processes

Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams

Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Strong organisational, planning and leadership skills

Excellent communication and client-facing ability

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

SMSTS / CSCS desirable

Full UK driving licence preferred

Salary & Benefits

Salary: 50,000 - 75,000 (DOE)

Mileage allowance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Strong pipeline of secured work

Long-term progression opportunities

Permanent, full-time position

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare

Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams

Oversee project programmes, quality and commercial performance

Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations and company procedures

Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Attend site visits, project meetings and progress reviews

Support tender enquiries and pre-construction planning activities

Monitor labour, materials and resource allocation across projects

Work closely with commercial teams on variations, reporting and final accounts

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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