Contracts Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

Contracts Manager - Fit Out / Refurbishment

Location:

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.

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