Overview
Logical Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established specialist contractor delivering retail and supermarket fit-out projects across the UK. Our client has a strong pipeline of work with major supermarket brands, this role offers flexible working arrangement combining home, office, and site visits.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple retail fit-out projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Typical projects include supermarket refurbishments, store reconfigurations, and new retail fit-outs in live trading environments.
Experience with major UK supermarket brands such as M&S, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco or Asda is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
* Manage multiple retail or supermarket fit-out contracts from pre-start to completion
* Lead and support site managers, project managers, and subcontractors
* Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget, and to quality standards
* Maintain strong client relationships
* Monitor health & safety compliance across all projects
* Work with commercial teams to manage costs, variations, and profitability
* Attend site meetings, progress reviews, and client update meetings
* Identify risks and resolve operational issues proactively
* Report regularly to senior management on project performance
Experience & Skills Required
* Proven experience as a contracts manager in retail or supermarket fit-out
* Experience managing fast-track projects in live retail environments
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong knowledge of construction processes, procurement, and subcontractor management
* Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills
* Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills
* Full UK Driving Licence with willingness to travel nationally
Desirable Experience
* Previous work with major UK supermarkets
* Trade background, particularly joinery or shopfitting (not essential)
* Experience delivering national rollout programmes
Qualifications (preferred)
* SMSTS
* CSCS Card (Manager Level)
* Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree) or equivalent experience
What's on offer
* Competitive salary (£45k-£65k OTE depending on experience)
* Car allowance or company vehicle
* Flexible hybrid working (home, office, site-based)
* Opportunity to work with major national retail brands
* Long-term career progression within growing business
How to apply
If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in supermarket fit-out, Logical Personnel would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant project experience.
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