Contracts Manager - Retail Fit Out

Contracts Manager - Retail & Commercial Fit-Out

Location: Remote / Nationwide / North UK Travel Required
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Fit Out UK

Fit Out UK is a leading retail fit-out contractor delivering construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects for some of the UK's best-known retailers. Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with Supermarket / Retail experience to join our team.

The Role

You'll take ownership of retail and commercial fit-out projects from initial scoping through to final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with clients, commercial teams, procurement, designers, and site teams, you'll manage every stage of the project lifecycle while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinate programmes, surveys, drawings, and site teams.
• Monitor budgets, variations, and project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead subcontractors and internal teams to deliver successful projects.
• Build strong client relationships and provide regular progress updates.
• Manage snagging, handover documentation, and project close-out.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 5+ years' experience managing retail fit-out projects.
• Strong commercial and project management skills.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and CDM.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working in live retail environments.
• Knowledge of BREEAM.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

Why Join Fit Out UK?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Work on high-profile nationwide retail projects
• Join a supportive and growing team

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a growing business delivering high-quality retail and commercial fit-out projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become part of the Fit Out UK team.