Contracts Manager

Freelance Contracts Manager – Commercial Office Fit-Out
Location: (Office, Home & Site-Based)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Rate: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) - Mileage and accommodation provided when needed
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to support a growing and dynamic fit-out contractor specialising in commercial office projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional looking for a long-term freelance assignment with the potential to transition into a permanent position.
The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing schemes ranging from £250k to £5m, with the majority of projects typically sitting around the £500k - £1m mark. The successful candidate must be able to take the project from the Estimator and take full control of the commercial element as well, such as alterations, placing orders, costs, valuations through to final accounts
This is a role involving a combination of working from home, attending the office, and visiting project sites. Candidates must be able to commute to the office regularly, with the wider team typically working from the office on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing between 1–3 live projects at any one time from pre-construction through to completion.
* Overseeing commercial office fit-out projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
* Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
* Monitoring project progress and proactively resolving any issues that arise.
* Supporting the commercial function by assisting with project pricing, cost planning, and tender submissions where required.
* Managing client relationships and ensuring excellent levels of customer satisfaction.
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the commercial office fit-out sector.
* Strong track record of successfully delivering projects ranging from approximately £250k to £5m.
* Excellent project planning and programme management skills, with the ability to create and manage your own construction programmes.
* Take ownership of projects following estimator handover, managing all commercial activities including procurement, supplier orders, cost control, valuations, pricing of variations through to final accounts.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites and the office as required.
* Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.
What's on Offer
* Long-term freelance contract with consistent project pipeline.
* Hybrid working environment combining home, office, and site-based work.
* Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial fit-out projects.
* Potential pathway into a permanent position if wanted.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment