Contracts Manager Location: Derbyshire Salary: £60,000-£70,000 Car Allowance Private Healthcare Bonus 6% Pension (increasing every 3 years) Industry: Supermarket Refurbishment & Fit-Out Programmes Overview This is an opportunity to join a well-established principal contractor delivering a wide range of projects for a leading national supermarket brand. Workstreams vary from small cosmetic improvements and minor reactive works to signage packages, departmental refreshes, phased refits and full-store refurbishments. The business has maintained long-standing relationships with its retail clients, with over 70% of projects secured through repeat business. Financially stable and part of a larger construction group, the company operates autonomously across several regional offices while benefiting from wider group resources. The Role You will manage a rolling programme of supermarket projects across the UK, typically fast-track and delivered in live environments with strict operational constraints. Project values range from £50k for small cosmetic upgrades to £5m for larger refurbishments, with an average around £1m-£3m depending on the programme cycle. The role requires strong experience of Design & Build processes, rapid mobilisation, proactive stakeholder communication and the ability to maintain high standards while working to tight deadlines. You will oversee 2-3 live projects at a time, while supporting pre-construction activity on future schemes. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end delivery of supermarket projects, from minor works to major refits Attend tender interviews and support bid submissions for planned and reactive workstreams Produce tender documentation including programmes, method statements and phasing strategies Review contract documents and ensure full compliance with client standards Lead internal project kick-off meetings to brief commercial, design, logistics and site teams Produce Construction Phase Plans tailored to live-environment retail settings Chair subcontractor and client meetings; produce clear and accurate minutes Brief CAD/design teams to ensure drawings meet strict brand standards and budgets Review and approve all drawings prior to client issue Manage project commercials, including forecasting, reporting and subcontractor management Evaluate subcontract packages and negotiate best-value commercial and programme outcomes Develop detailed project programmes, often for phased or out-of-hours working Compile and issue subcontract orders and manage ongoing financial control (CVRs) Identify programme and cost opportunities; manage change control and EOT claims Assess subcontractor applications; issue payment certificates and valuations Agree variations and final accounts with both clients and supply chain Lead project teams and ensure consistent delivery across multiple sites Source and brief site management teams with relevant retail-environment experience Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and compliance with brand standards Oversee production and submission of O&M manuals and handover documentation