Contracts Manager – Fit Out / Refurbishment
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire (office and site based)
Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Laptop & Phone + Pension + Travel Expenses
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holiday: 22 days + Bank Holidays
The Company
A long‑established and financially secure fit out and refurbishment contractor delivering high‑spec interior projects across the UK. Known for quality craftsmanship, fast‑track delivery and strong client relationships across commercial interiors, retail, hospitality, exhibitions and bespoke joinery.
They operate from a modern, refurbished Northampton office with excellent staff retention and a collaborative culture. Their in‑house joinery workshop gives them full control over quality and enables rapid turnaround on complex, design‑led projects. Their reputation in stadium and sports facility fit outs is growing rapidly, with major UK clubs choosing them for specialist interior schemes.
Projects You’ll Oversee
• Stadium and sports facilities
• High‑end retail environments
• Commercial and trade refurbishments
• Bespoke joinery‑led interiors
Projects typically range from £1m–£4m, with occasional schemes up to £16m. Programmes run 4–12 weeks with multiple packages and subcontractors.
The Role – Contracts Manager
We’re looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple fast‑paced fit out and refurbishment projects. This is an office and site based role, typically running 2–3 live schemes at a time.
You’ll coordinate clients, designers, site teams and subcontractors across several sites, ensuring smooth delivery from pre‑start to handover.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage multiple fast‑track fit out and refurbishment projects
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and project managers
• Oversee programme, sequencing, quality and H&S
• Attend sites regularly to monitor progress and resolve issues
• Coordinate with clients, designers and the in‑house joinery workshop
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification
• Support commercial teams with variations and reporting
• Lead progress meetings and client updates
• Maintain high standards across all schemes
What We’re Looking For
• Experience delivering fit out or refurbishment projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable running fast‑paced, short‑programme schemes
• Able to manage multiple sites and subcontractor teams
• Solid understanding of programme management and H&S
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach
Package
• £45,000 – £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance
• Laptop & phone
• Pension
• Travel expenses
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working considered
Why Join?
• High‑profile projects across stadiums, retail and commercial interiors
• Stable, financially strong contractor with long‑tenured staff
• In‑house joinery expertise and collaborative culture
• Genuine progression and long‑term development
• Modern office and supportive leadership
Keywords
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