Our client is a long-established commercial flooring contractor operating across London, Greater London and the Home Counties. With a consistent pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple flooring projects from tender handover through to final account.
This role requires strong forward planning, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to manage variations, additional costs, and multiple live schemes concurrently. Project values vary in size and complexity and cover the full delivery lifecycle of commercial flooring works.
The successful individual will work closely with senior commercial leadership and the wider management team to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to client expectations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Liaise with pre-contracts and clients to ensure smooth project handover
Carry out pre-start site surveys
Measure, check and take off drawings using industry-specific software
Order materials and allocate labour, coordinating deliveries to programme
Procure and manage labour
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, surveyors, project managers, and site teams
Attend and contribute to site meetings
Manage multiple installations across different sites
Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements
Produce RAMS using relevant software
Manage, document and process variations
Handle ad-hoc client and site requests
Maintain accurate records, correspondence and project documentation
Compile and manage O&M documentation
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within agreed budgets
About the Candidate
Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within commercial flooring
Strong knowledge of commercial flooring products and installation methods
Experience with subfloor preparation
Confident liaising with clients and instructing labour
Numerate and IT-literate with experience using Microsoft Office (industry software desirable)
Strong organisational, communication and people-management skills
Client-focused with a delivery-driven mindset
CSCS card required (SSSTS preferred)
Full UK driving licence
Points of Appeal
Well-established business with consistent workflow
Autonomy within the role
Clear scope for progression
Company vehicle
Benefits and wellbeing package
Company events
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On the road