Project Manager
Contracts Manager
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Bonus + 6% Pension (increasing every 3 years)
Industry: Supermarket Refurbishment & Fit-Out Programmes
Overview
This is an opportunity to join a well-established principal contractor delivering a wide range of projects for a leading national supermarket brand. Workstreams vary from small cosmetic improvements and minor reactive works to signage packages, departmental refreshes, phased refits and full-store refurbishments.
The business has maintained long-standing relationships with its retail clients, with over 70% of projects secured through repeat business. Financially stable and part of a larger construction group, the company operates autonomously across several regional offices while benefiting from wider group resources.
The Role
You will manage a rolling programme of supermarket projects across the UK, typically fast-track and delivered in live environments with strict operational constraints. Project values range from £50k for small cosmetic upgrades to £5m+ for larger refurbishments, with an average around £1m-£3m depending on the programme cycle.
The role requires strong experience of Design & Build processes, rapid mobilisation, proactive stakeholder communication and the ability to maintain high standards while working to tight deadlines. You will oversee 2-3 live projects at a time, while supporting pre-construction activity on future schemes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end delivery of supermarket projects, from minor works to major refits
Attend tender interviews and support bid submissions for planned and reactive workstreams
Produce tender documentation including programmes, method statements and phasing strategies
Review contract documents and ensure full compliance with client standards
Lead internal project kick-off meetings to brief commercial, design, logistics and site teams
Produce Construction Phase Plans tailored to live-environment retail settings
Chair subcontractor and client meetings; produce clear and accurate minutes
Brief CAD/design teams to ensure drawings meet strict brand standards and budgets
Review and approve all drawings prior to client issue
Manage project commercials, including forecasting, reporting and subcontractor management
Evaluate subcontract packages and negotiate best-value commercial and programme outcomes
Develop detailed project programmes, often for phased or out-of-hours working
Compile and issue subcontract orders and manage ongoing financial control (CVRs)
Identify programme and cost opportunities; manage change control and EOT claims
Assess subcontractor applications; issue payment certificates and valuations
Agree variations and final accounts with both clients and supply chain
Lead project teams and ensure consistent delivery across multiple sites
Source and brief site management teams with relevant retail-environment experience
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and compliance with brand standards
Oversee production and submission of O&M manuals and handover documentation