Contracts Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment

Contracts Manager – Fit Out / RefurbishmentLocation: Hertfordshire (with UK travel)Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + Package (DOE)

A reputable and growing fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support the delivery of a range of projects across the UK. This senior position involves managing multiple schemes concurrently, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and a proven ability to oversee all stages of a project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and successful delivery of multiple fit-out/refurbishment projects
• Ensure effective planning, programming and resource management
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Review project requirements, risks and scopes of work
• Support pre-construction planning and project set-up activities
• Conduct regular site visits and provide guidance to site and project teams
• Manage subcontractor procurement and performance
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, CDM and industry standards
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs and reporting
• Support commercial teams with variations, risk management and final accounts
• Lead project close-out processes and ensure smooth handovers

Requirements

• Experience in a Contracts Manager or similar senior role within fit-out/refurbishment
• Solid understanding of construction processes and contract administration
• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Good communication, organisation and client-facing skills
• IT literate and confident with project documentation
• Relevant site management qualifications (e.g., SMSTS)
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
• Car allowance / mileage
• Bonus scheme
• Pension and holiday package
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Permanent, full-time role

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.