Contracts Manager
Job Title: Contracts Manager – Hospitality, Pub & Commercial Fit-Out
Location: West Midlands (with UK-wide project travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
A well-established UK construction and refurbishment contractor with over 40 years' experience, specialising in the transformation of commercial spaces across the hospitality and leisure sectors.
The business delivers high-quality interior and exterior fit-out and refurbishment projects for pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and wider commercial environments. Acting as Principal Contractor, they manage projects from concept through to completion, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term client relationships.
Role Overview
The Contracts Manager will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination and successful delivery of hospitality, pub and commercial fit-out projects nationwide. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This is a client-facing role combining operational leadership, commercial management and stakeholder engagement across multiple live projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Site Management
Take overall responsibility for multiple refurbishment and fit-out contracts.
Manage and coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
Monitor project programmes and drive performance to meet key milestones.
Ensure strict adherence to health & safety policies and CDM regulations.
Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within commercial fit-out or refurbishment.
Strong background in hospitality, pub, leisure or similar fast-track environments.
Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge (JCT preferred).
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
SMSTS (or equivalent) and full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to lead high-profile hospitality and commercial projects nationwide.
Stable, long-established business with a strong reputation in its sector.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Clear scope for progression within a growing and ambitious organisation