Contracts Manager - #2150499

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and highly regarded commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

The business has an extensive track record delivering high-quality projects across the retail, office, hotel and leisure sectors, with a strong reputation for quality, attention to detail and successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to take responsibility for multiple projects and play a key role within the wider management team.

As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple commercial fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion.

You will work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and to the required quality standards.

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple fit-out projects.

• Manage projects from pre-start through to practical completion and final account.

• Lead and support Project Managers, Site Managers and wider project teams.

• Manage project programmes and ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved.

• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, valuations and overall commercial performance.

• Manage and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.

• Attend client and project meetings, providing clear updates on progress and commercial performance.

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, specifications and agreed programmes.

• Identify and manage commercial risks, variations and potential delays.

• Work closely with pre-construction and estimating teams to ensure effective project handovers.

• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained.

• Monitor project performance against programme, cost, quality and client expectations.

• Oversee project completion, handover, defects and final account close-out.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial fit-out, refurbishment or construction, with proven experience managing multiple projects and project teams.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or construction.

• Proven experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.

• Strong commercial and financial awareness.

• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and project teams.

• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.

• Strong understanding of construction programmes, contracts, variations and final accounts.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• A proactive approach to problem solving and project delivery.

• A strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

• SMSTS and relevant construction qualifications are desirable.

• £65,000 basic salary

• Car allowance

• Permanent position

• Established and reputable contractor

• Varied portfolio of commercial fit-out projects

• Opportunity to work across retail, leisure, hotel and office sectors

• Senior position within an experienced management team

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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