Contracts Manager – Commercial Fit Out (Central London)
Location: Central London
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000
Package: Car allowance + benefits
We are working exclusively with a well-established commercial interior design and build contractor delivering high-quality office fit out and refurbishment projects across Central London.
They specialise in delivering CAT A and CAT B office schemes, alongside cut and carve refurbishments, structural alterations, and external works packages. Projects are typically fast-paced, design-led, and delivered within live city environments where coordination, programme control, and client communication are critical.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with clients, designers, and site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing multiple commercial fit out and refurbishment projects across Central London, typically within the office sector. Schemes will range from high-spec CAT B fit outs through to enabling works, structural alterations, and external packages.
Key responsibilities include:
Full contract management of multiple live projects
Overseeing programme, cost control, and project delivery
Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
Leading client and stakeholder communication
Ensuring health & safety compliance across all sites
Driving quality, sequencing, and buildability on fast-track projects
Supporting pre-construction and handover processes
The Person
We are looking for someone with a strong background in commercial fit out or refurbishment delivery, ideally within London-based projects.
You will likely have:
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager
Background in CAT A / CAT B office fit outs or commercial refurbishment
Strong understanding of structural alteration and enabling works
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Confident client-facing communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and programme control capability
SMSTS, CSCS (or equivalent) preferred