Contracts Manager

Freelance Contracts Manager – Distribution Centre Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Projects: North West / 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.

Key Responsibilities

* 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.

Requirements

* 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.

Certificates required

* CSCS Card (Professional or managers)

* SMSTS

* 3 day first Aid

What We Offer

* 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