Job Description
Contracts manager - Kent-based refurbishment/fitout contractor - 250k - £2 mill schemes, Salary to 80k DOE
Your new companyA growing and well-respected construction business specialising in high-quality fit out and refurbishment projects across London & the South East. With a strong pipeline of secured work and an expanding client base, the business continues to build a reputation for delivering projects to exceptional standards. Works are varied and spread across the commercial fitout, residential refurb and shopfit sectors with schemes between 250k - £5 mill (typically nearer £1mill). Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join their experienced technical team in Kent. This is an organically created role and offers the chance to play a key part in the ongoing success of the business.
Your new roleAs Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple fit out and refurbishment projects valued between £300k and £3m. You will take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery is on programme, within budget and to a high standard.Key responsibilities will include:Managing and overseeing multiple live projects across the South East, London and surrounding areasActing as a key client-facing representative, building and maintaining strong relationshipsProgramme management and ensuring project delivery aligns with timelinesDriving value engineering opportunities across projectsResource planning and management, ensuring projects are appropriately staffedLeading and supporting Site Managers and on-site teamsEnsuring health & safety, quality, and commercial objectives are achieved
What you'll need to succeedProven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within fit out and/or refurbishmentStrong client-facing and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects concurrentlyExperience in programme management and delivering projects to tight deadlinesCommercial awareness with a focus on value engineeringA hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and manage site teams
What you'll get in returnSalary between £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)Full package including car allowance, discretionary bonus, and benefitsOpportunity to join a growing and ambitious businessKey position within an experienced and supportive technical teamClear progression opportunities as the company continues to expand
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4797681