Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Location:

Nationwide (Travelling)

Sector:
Pub & Restaurant Fit‑Out

Salary:
Up to £75,000 + Package

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist fit‑out contractor delivering fast‑track pub and restaurant projects across the UK. You’ll oversee multiple live refurbishments at any one time, ensuring programme, quality and safety standards are achieved on tight turnaround schedules.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and a hands‑on approach within a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing several fast‑track fit‑out projects simultaneously.
• Overseeing Site Managers and subcontractor teams nationwide.
• Ensuring programmes are met, often within compressed time frames.
• Managing quality, H&S compliance and RAMS implementation.
• Liaising directly with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Supporting pre‑construction planning and procurement.
• Producing progress reports and attending client meetings.
• Travelling nationally as projects demand.

• Strong experience as a Contracts Manager within fit‑out or refurbishment.
• Background in hospitality, retail or leisure projects preferred.
• Confident managing multiple sites with tight programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Practical, solutions‑focused and calm under pressure.
• Willing to travel nationwide with overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

You’ll be joining a well‑established fit‑out contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality pub and restaurant refurbishments for repeat clients nationwide. The business offers a supportive culture, consistent workload and opportunities to progress within operational leadership.

• 💰 Up to £75,000 + package
• 🚗 Car allowance or company vehicle
• 🏨 Accommodation & travel expenses covered
• 📈 Long‑term progression opportunities
• 🌴 Holiday & wellbeing benefits
• 🤝 Supportive, experienced senior team

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors across the UK, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the recruitment process