Location: Warrington
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Package
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and growing design & build business based in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong construction background and proven experience delivering commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects valued between £1m-£8m.
My client is looking for a confident and commercially aware professional who can take ownership of projects from tender through to completion, while managing client relationships, site teams, programme delivery, and commercial performance.
The successful candidate will be personable, proactive, and capable of leading multiple projects across the UK.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you'll play a key role in overseeing the successful delivery of projects across all phases, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Tender & Pre-Construction
Producing logistics plans, methodologies, construction programmes, and tender documentation
Attending tender interviews and providing delivery expertise
Advising on project buildability, design, and delivery strategy
Managing mobilisation activities and coordinating internal handovers
Working closely with Health & Safety teams to ensure compliance and best practice
Supporting procurement planning alongside Quantity Surveyors and wider project teams
Liaising with clients, consultants, and landlord representatives throughout pre-construction
Project Delivery
Overseeing project teams across multiple live sites
Managing programme performance and reporting against critical path milestones
Maintaining strong client relationships and managing expectations throughout delivery
Supporting Site Managers and Project Managers with operational challenges
Ensuring health & safety standards are consistently maintained
Escalating and resolving project issues proactively
Commercial Management
Managing projects in a commercially efficient manner
Reviewing CVRs and supporting commercial reporting
Working alongside Quantity Surveyors on procurement and variations management
Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and project performance
Project Completion
Driving projects through to successful completion and handover
Supporting aftercare teams where required
Reviewing supply chain performance and KPI reporting
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager within design & build, fit-out, or refurbishment sectors
Experience managing projects valued between £1m-£8m
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Commercially aware with a proactive mindset
SMSTS and CSCS Card
Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office
Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the UK
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Long-term career progression within a growing business
Competitive salary and benefits packageApply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!
Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year