Contracts Manager
Commercial Interiors / Fit-Out
📍 UK-based | 💼 Permanent | 🚀 Growing, well‑established business
About the Opportunity
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, long‑standing firm within the commercial interiors and fit‑out sector – a business known for quality, professionalism and repeat clients.
Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, we’re looking for a capable, confident Contracts Manager who enjoys variety, responsibility and seeing a project through from concept to successful handover.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy building strong client relationships and want to be part of a company that values its people just as much as its projects — this role is well worth your attention.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll take ownership of multiple contracts from start to finish, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard.
No two days are the same, but the role typically includes:
Contract & Project Management
- Coordinating projects from pre‑contract stage through to completion and handover
- Attending and leading pre‑contract and site meetings
- Preparing contract programmes, health & safety files and project documentation
- Liaising closely with clients, designers, consultants and internal teams
- Managing labour, approved subcontractors and site resources
- Procuring materials, joinery and specialist items
- Placing purchase orders and managing deliveries to site
- Monitoring budgets in conjunction with commercial teams
- Managing snagging and ensuring clients are delighted at handover
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
- Building strong, long‑term relationships based on trust and delivery
- Representing the company professionally on site and in meetings
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Working within a robust H&S management system
- Ensuring all projects comply with health, safety and welfare requirements
- Promoting best practice across all sites
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or similar role) within fit‑out / interiors / construction
- Strong organisational and coordination skills
- Commercially aware with good cost control skills
- Confident communicator who enjoys client-facing responsibilities
- Proactive, solutions‑focused and calm under pressure
- A professional who takes pride in quality, safety and delivery
What’s in It for You?
This company genuinely looks after its people and recognises performance.
Package highlights include:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Company vehicle (business + personal use)
- Mobile phone, laptop & company credit card
- Company pension and life assurance
- 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Annual Christmas shutdown (additional paid time off)
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm (with flexibility when projects require)
Why Join?
- Join a well‑respected name with an excellent reputation in the market
- Work on high‑quality, interesting commercial projects
- Be trusted with real responsibility and autonomy
- Be part of a supportive, professional and down‑to‑earth team
- Enjoy long‑term stability within a growing business