Contracts Manager - Drywall

Contracts Manager - Commercial Drylining & Interior Fit-Out

Location:

Essex & London Projects

Salary:
Excellent Salary & Package (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Join a Leading Commercial Interiors Contractor

Our client is a well-established specialist commercial interiors contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. They have built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality drylining, suspended ceilings, partitions, SFS, plastering and complete interior fit-out packages for Tier 1 main contractors across East Anglia, London and the South East.

Working across Cat A, Cat A+ and Cat B fit-out projects, they deliver schemes within the commercial office, healthcare, education, leisure and other sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in commercial drylining to oversee multiple projects from pre-start through to completion.

The Role:

Reporting to the senior management team, you will be responsible for managing several commercial drylining and interior fit-out projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

• Managing multiple commercial drylining and interior fit-out projects.
• Planning programmes and coordinating labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Attending site progress meetings with clients and main contractors.
• Managing site teams, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in line with current legislation.
• Maintaining excellent client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifying and resolving site issues quickly and efficiently.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Supporting successful project delivery from contract award through to final account.

To be considered, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the commercial drylining sector.
• Strong knowledge of drylining systems, partitions, suspended ceilings and associated interior packages.
• Experience managing projects for Tier 1 main contractors.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary with an excellent package.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing specialist interiors contractor.
• Diverse, high-profile commercial projects.
• Supportive, family-run business with an excellent industry reputation.
• Genuine opportunity to progress within the business.
• Stable pipeline of work across East Anglia, London and the South East.