Freelance Contracts Manager – Distribution Centre Refurbishment & Fit-Out
Projects: North West / East
Start Date: End of Jan
Day Rate: Negotiable / Hotel / Fuel allowance
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to join our client who are main contractor that turnover circa £80m. They have been allocated a national roll out in the region of £35m’s worth of Small / Medium Distribution centre refurbishments for their client, a world leading brand. The scope of works vary across all schemes and are from £1.2m to £2.4m a piece.
Project durations are 22 – 26 weeks.
You will be overseeing a handful of projects at any one time, regular site visits are expected and office presence at times as well as working from home.
Key Responsibilities
* Making sure all sites are run smoothly
* Oversee several projects at any one time
* Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
* Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly to the project team.
* Oversee quality control and resolve any issues that arise during construction and fit-out.
Requirements
* Proven track record as a Site based lead Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
* Experience in managing distribution centres, warehouses, or similar industrial facilities would be ideal but essential.
* Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance standards.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.
* Freelance/contract availability for the full 24-week duration.
Certificates required
* CSCS Card (Professional or managers)
* SMSTS
* 3 day first Aid
What We Offer
* Competitive freelance day rate and a run of work for the 2026
* Opportunity to lead a significant refurbishment project from start to finish.
Collaborative working environment with a supportive project team