Office Fit Out | Design & Build | UK Wide Projects
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Employee Ownership Bonus
Location: Hybrid Working (Office, Site & Home)
Benefits: Private Healthcare, 25 Days Holiday (rising to 30), Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme, Career Progression
About the Opportunity
An established and employee-owned commercial interiors specialist is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple Design & Build office fit out projects across the UK.
Working on CAT A and CAT B office fit out projects ranging from £1m to £8m, you'll take ownership of projects from design through to completion, ensuring programmes, budgets, quality standards and client expectations are successfully delivered.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager with a strong office fit out background who enjoys managing multiple fast-paced projects while building long-term client relationships. The business has a strong reputation within the sector and offers genuine opportunities for progression, with many senior leaders having progressed internally.
The Role
Reporting to the Delivery Director, you will manage up to four live projects simultaneously, leading project teams and ensuring successful delivery throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing commercial office fit out projects from inception to completion
Overseeing Design & Build projects through design, procurement and construction stages
Leading project, design and site delivery teams
Creating, managing and monitoring project programmes using Microsoft Project or equivalent software
Managing contracts, client relationships and stakeholder communications
Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
Coordinating design information, procurement schedules and construction activities
Supporting Quantity Surveyors with cost control, variations and claims
Identifying and mitigating project risks
Managing subcontractor performance and project delivery teams
Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company standards
Building and developing strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Providing leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within a main contractor or principal contractor environment
Strong background delivering CAT A and CAT B office fit out projects
Experience managing Design & Build projects from start to finish
Experience running multiple projects simultaneously
Experience delivering projects valued between £1m and £8m
Strong programme management and planning skills
Comfortable travelling throughout the UK as required
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
IT literate with experience using project management software
Qualifications:
Valid CSCS Card (Black or Gold)
SMSTS
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Management or equivalent
Experience using Microsoft Project
What's In It For You?
£55,000 - £60,000 basic salary
Car allowance
Employee-owned business with bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
25 days holiday, increasing to 27 and then 30 days with service
Buy or sell up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Clear opportunities for career progression and promotion from within
Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong team ethos
Recruitment Process
2-stage interview process
Psychometric assessment
Fast decision-making process
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager with a proven track record in office fit out and Design & Build projects, and you're looking to join a growing business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year