Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, UKContract Administrator / Manager | Retail Fit-Out Contract Management| Construction Jobs Hertfordshire Up to £70,000 plus car allowance, mileage, pension and annual bonus (discretionary)Were seeking an experienced Construction Contracts Administrator / Contracts Manager with a strong bias toward contract management and project administration to oversee multiple fast-track retail / shop fit-out projects across Hertfordshire and the surrounding region. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on keeping projects commercially controlled, contractually compliant, and impeccably documented from pre-construction through handover.ResponsibilitiesOwn contract management and administration across multiple retail fit-out projects, ensuring full compliance with JCT/clients contracts and internal governance.Lead the full project lifecycle
pre-construction, delivery and post-completion
with clear control of programmes, approvals, and deliverables.Administer subcontractor packages: procurement support, scope alignment, contract issuance, valuations, payment certification, and performance tracking.Manage variations / change control, ensuring timely instruction, pricing, negotiation, and accurate record-keeping through to final account.Produce and maintain core project documentation including programmes, RAMS, method statements, progress reports, meeting minutes, and trackers.Coordinate landlord / client approvals, design information release, and retail-specific sign-offs to protect programme and commercial position.Oversee site administration processes: daily diaries, RFIs, quality inspections, snagging logs, and compliance registers.Maintain rigorous H&S documentation in line with legislation, best practice, and live retail environments.Chair project and commercial review meetings, manage risk, and ensure actions are captured, closed out, and auditable.Drive high-quality handovers, ensuring O&M manuals, H&S files, warranties, certificates, and handover packs meet client standards.Key CriteriaProven delivery of retail / shopfitting or commercial fit-out projects, ideally in live trading or fast-track environments.Strong capability in contract administration, subcontractor management, valuations, and final accounts.Confident handling JCT contracts, change control, and commercial documentation.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.Professional communicator able to work effectively with clients, landlords, subcontractors, and internal teams.Solid understanding of construction methods, H&S legislation, RAMS, and fit-out standards.Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting / documentation systems.Please apply below or upload your CV through our website ConstructionRecruitment.com in complete confidence, quoting reference: Construction Project Manager JP1009TPBN1_UKTJ