Contracts Manager

Midlands / UK-Wide Travel as Required
£60,000 - £75,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and growing interior fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its operational team.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial interior projects across a variety of sectors, this organisation is looking for a motivated individual who can lead multiple projects, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery from inception to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware construction professional looking to join a forward-thinking business with a healthy pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

You will provide leadership and support to project and site teams while acting as a key point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple interior fit-out and refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Lead and support Project Managers and Site Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, costs, risks, and resource allocation.
• Review and manage contractual and commercial obligations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Conduct regular site visits and project reviews.
• Support procurement, planning, and project delivery strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational activities.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the fit-out, interiors, or construction sector.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent construction-related qualification.
• SMSTS certification.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Experience within commercial office fit-out, workplace, education, healthcare, retail, or refurbishment sectors.
• First Aid qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a successful and growing interiors contractor with an excellent reputation for project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Call Nia on 07468010403 or email your CV to nia.sandy@thornbaker.co.uk