Contracts Manager
Our client, a well-established fit-out specialist with over 40 years of experience, is seeking a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager to join their team based in South Manchester. Operating nationwide, the company delivers high-impact laboratory and furniture fit-out projects across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a family-run business with a strong reputation, long-term staff, and a collaborative team culture. The role involves managing multiple live projects across the UK, so flexibility to travel and stay overnight is essential.
Contracts Manager – Benefits
Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Car allowance
Discretionary bonus scheme
Early finish on Fridays
20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Buy holiday scheme
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health & wellbeing support
Contracts Manager – Role Overview
Manage the full lifecycle of nationwide fit-out projects from pre-construction to completion
Plan project programmes and coordinate design, procurement, and construction phases
Oversee health & safety compliance including RAMS and CDM regulations
Manage subcontractors and ensure timely delivery of all site activities
Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
Monitor progress, control variations, and ensure projects are delivered on budget
Ensure high quality standards, customer satisfaction, and smooth project handovers
Contracts Manager – Requirements
Experience managing fit-out or joinery projects, ideally in education or healthcare environments
Proven track record on contracts ranging from £50k to £2m
Familiarity with CDM regulations and construction best practices
Confident in creating programmes of work and managing multiple sites
IOSH / CSCS certification required (SSSTS or SMSTS preferred)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a reputable, down-to-earth company that values its people, rewards hard work, and delivers high-quality projects nationwide.
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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