Contracts Manager

Barnsley, Yorkshire
Think Recruitment

Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Based in Sheffield
Sector: Office Fit-Out
Salary: 50,000 – 55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Company

Think Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Sheffield-based commercial fit-out and refurbishment company known for delivering outstanding projects across the commercial, office, retail, and educational sectors. They are committed to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, transforming spaces to meet modern business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted industry player with a strong local presence and a growing portfolio of high-profile projects.

About the Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of high-quality office fit-out projects. Taking over from our dedicated Pre-Construction team post-contract award, you will be responsible for leading projects through to completion-on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll manage multiple sites, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, and act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the delivery phase. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and an ability to drive performance across the project team.

The Contracts manager is required to assume total responsibility for the management and performance (both qualitative and financial) of all assigned projects, whilst ensuring the Company is professionally represented through the methods and standards of work and how it is delivered.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering interior fit-out projects up to 2m in value, from handover by estimators through to completion.
• Strong understanding of temporary works, with the ability to plan and manage these effectively.
• Skilled in project programming and scheduling, ensuring key milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Ability to manage internal site teams, including joiners and fixers, to maintain quality and productivity.
• Confident in client-facing roles, leading weekly meetings and managing ongoing client communication.
• Commercially aware, with knowledge of contracts, variations, and project cost control.
• To ensure the client satisfaction with our performance and the completed project and manage project variations at the earliest opportunity, with cost and scope transparency.

Benefits

TBC