Job Description: Contracts Manager
Location: Ormskirk (Office-based with UK-wide site visits)
Salary: £55,000 + Package
Sector: Shopfitting / Retail Fast-Track Projects
Projects: Typically managing 2-3 live jobs at once
Overview
My client are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing retail and shopfitting team. This role is ideal for a proactive, organised, and commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment delivering fast‑track retail fit‑out projects across the UK. You will split your time between our Ormskirk office and regular site visits nationwide to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Contract Management
Manage 2-3 concurrent retail fit-out projects, ensuring smooth delivery from pre-start to handover.
Oversee all contractual aspects of each project, including contract administration, compliance, variations, and risk management.
Lead and support Site Managers and project teams to deliver programmes within agreed scope and budget.
Produce, review, and update project programmes, sequencing, and site logistics.
Site & Client Liaison
Conduct regular visits to sites across the UK to monitor quality, safety, progress, and subcontractor performance.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional communication and customer satisfaction.
Chair progress meetings (internal and external) and issue timely reports.
Commercial & Financial Control
Work closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, costs, and cashflow.
Approve subcontractor works, variations, and valuations.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring projects remain profitable.
Health, Safety & Quality
Ensure all works are completed in line with company H&S policies and statutory requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture across all sites.
Ensure quality standards are met and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within shopfitting, retail fit-out, or fast‑track refurbishment.
Strong knowledge of construction processes, procurement, and contractual obligations.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Ability to manage multiple live projects concurrently.
Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
Full UK driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally.
What We Offer
£55,000 salary plus company package.
Opportunity to manage retail projects.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and progression.
Varied role with a mix of office and site-based work