Contracts Manager

Cityscape Recruitment
Contracts Manager Location:Leicestershire (hybrid working with site and client travel required)
Salary: £50,000 £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Car Allowance
A growing specialist interiors and fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its expanding delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and highly organised individual looking to take ownership of multiple projects within a fast-paced construction environment.
The successful candidate will manage contracts from pre-construction through to completion and warranty, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard of quality and compliance.
The Role Reporting to the Director / Head of Projects, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of allocated contracts, client relationships, subcontractor coordination and commercial performance across a range of interior fit-out and construction projects.
This role combines operational delivery, commercial accountability and client-facing relationship management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking full ownership of projects and driving results.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full contract lifecycle, from handover to final account and warranty period
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients across allocated projects
• Lead pre-start meetings, weekly site meetings and progress reporting
• Deliver projects to agreed programme, margin and quality targets
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and specialist consultants
• Manage project programmes, RFIs, hold points and sequencing
• Capture, price and manage variations in writing
• Submit valuations and maintain accurate forecasting and cost reporting
• Ensure compliance with H&S, RAMS and audit-ready documentation requirements
• Oversee quality assurance, snagging and final handover processes
• Identify opportunities for repeat business, upselling and account growth

About You The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within interiors, fit-out or construction
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project margins, valuations and variations
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and live projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong programme management and problem-solving ability
• A systems-driven and organised approach to project delivery
• Knowledge of construction compliance, H&S processes and quality management
• The ability to identify project risks early and proactively manage solutions

What s on Offer

• £50,000 £60,000 salary depending on experience
• Up to 20% annual performance bonus
• £500 per month car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Mobile phone and IT equipment provided
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business

Working Arrangement

• Minimum two days per week office-based

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Contracts Manager looking to join a business with ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of projects.