Contracts Manager

Freelance Contracts Manager - Distribution Centre Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Projects:
South East

Start Date:

End of Jan

Day Rate:
Negotiable / Hotel / Fuel allowance

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to join our client who are main contractor that turnover circa £80m. They have been allocated a national roll out in the region of £35m's worth of Small / Medium Distribution centre refurbishments for their client, a world leading brand. The scope of works vary across all schemes and are from £1.2m to £2.4m a piece.

Project durations are 22 - 26 weeks.

You will be overseeing a handful of projects at any one time, regular site visits are expected and office presence at times as well as working from home.

• Making sure all sites are run smoothly
• Oversee several projects at any one time
• Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on‑site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly to the project team.
• Oversee quality control and resolve any issues that arise during construction and fit‑out.

• Proven track record as a Site based lead Manager on refurbishment and fit‑out projects.
• Experience in managing distribution centres, warehouses, or similar industrial facilities would be ideal but essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.
• Freelance/contract availability for the full 24‑week duration.

• CSCS Card (Professional or managers)
• SMSTS
• 3 day first Aid

• Competitive freelance day rate and a run of work for the 2026
• Opportunity to lead a significant refurbishment project from start to finish.

Collaborative working environment with a supportive project team