Training / Assistant Contracts Manager

Baldock, Hertfordshire
AJS Construct

Training / Assistant Contracts Manager (Fit Out and Refurbishment)

Progression role Office and Site-based London and Home Counties High-quality projects

Ready to step up from site into management

If you ve built solid experience on site as a Skilled Tradesperson, Working Supervisor, or Junior Site Manager, and you re ready to move into a role where you can run projects, lead teams, and build a long-term career in management, this could be the perfect next step.

We re an established Principal Contractor delivering high-quality fit out and refurbishment projects across London and the surrounding counties. Our goal is simple make construction as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients, and it s working. Over 85% of our work is repeat business, meaning you ll be joining a company with strong relationships, a great reputation, and a steady pipeline of exciting projects.

We re now looking for a capable, energetic Trainee / Assistant Contracts Manager to join our team, working closely with the Senior Contracts Managers and Directors. You ll be supported, trained, and given the chance to develop quickly into a key part of the delivery team.

What You ll Be Doing

You ll play a hands-on role in helping deliver projects from start to finish with the support of an experienced team around you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with our supply chain and subcontractors.
• Helping to prepare and manage project programmes.
• Supporting design coordination and design management.
• Managing change control and document control.
• Coordinating labour and subcontract teams to hit key programme dates.
• Preparing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for labour-only and subcontract works.
• Undertaking material take-offs, ordering materials, and supporting subcontract order processes.
• Ensuring works are completed on time, safely, and to a high standard.
• Driving quality on site and aiming for snag-free handovers.
• Understanding project budgets and working with the commercial team to help control costs.
• Taking a lead on projects day-to-day, keeping communication clear and professional at all times.

What We re Looking For:

• This role suits someone who s confident on site, wants more responsibility, and is ready to grow into Contracts Management.
• Construction industry experience (site-based background is ideal).
• Able to understand technical details and drawings.
• Pride in delivering a high-quality finish.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage your workload.
• Calm under pressure and able to work well as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• A genuine desire to learn full training will be provided.
• Experience in fit out and refurbishment (commercial/office) is a big advantage, and any new-build exposure is a bonus.

What You ll Get In Return

We offer a strong package and a clear path to progress:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Pension contributions
• Healthcare package
• Death in service insurance
• Bonus scheme up to 10% of salary
• Funded training and further education
• A supportive team where you can progress quickly as the company grows

Interested

If you re looking for a role where you can learn fast, step up into management, and work on high-quality projects with a strong team behind you, we d love to hear from you.