Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - £80,000 - £95,000 Basic Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected workplace design, fit-out, and refurbishment specialist delivering innovative commercial interior projects across the UK. With an established reputation for quality, collaboration, and exceptional client service, they partner with a diverse portfolio of blue-chip organisations to create inspiring and high-performing workspaces.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are seeking a dynamic Contracts Manager with strong commercial acumen to join their Manchester-based team.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

* Leading the successful delivery of multiple commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects simultaneously.
* Managing project teams to ensure programmes, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are consistently achieved.
* Driving commercial performance across projects, identifying opportunities to maximise profitability and mitigate risk.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
* Supporting pre-construction and operational teams throughout project lifecycles.
* Monitoring project financials, including cost control, forecasting, variations, and procurement activities.
* Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Providing leadership, mentorship, and support to project delivery teams.
* Reporting regularly to senior management on project progress, risks, and commercial performance.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Contracts Manager will have:

* Proven experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment, or workplace projects as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar.
* Strong commercial awareness with a track record of managing project profitability and contractual obligations.
* Experience overseeing multiple projects concurrently within fast-paced environments.
* Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and project controls.
* Demonstrable leadership experience managing site and project teams.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a keen eye for detail.
* Relevant construction qualifications, ideally degree-qualified or equivalent.

What's on Offer

* Basic salary of £80,000 - £95,000.
* Attractive benefits package.
* Opportunity to join a market-leading commercial interiors specialist with a strong reputation and secure project pipeline.
* Exposure to high-profile workplace and refurbishment projects across the UK.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* The chance to play a key role in the continued growth and success of an ambitious business.





* Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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