Contracts Manager

Senior Project Manager – Retail Construction (South / Midlands)

Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance & Healthcare + Mileage

Location: Hybrid-Home working-Visiting sites across the South West/South East/London and Midlands region

Projects: £1M-£8M retail refurbishment & fit‑out schemes

Role Overview

A senior-level Contracts Manager is required to lead multiple retail construction schemes across the South East, South West, and Midlands. The role focuses on delivering medium-to-large supermarket and retail refurbishment projects, typically ranging from £1M to £8M in value. Work is spread across locations such as London, Swindon, Doncaster, and the wider M4 corridor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of retail refurbishment and fit‑out projects (£1M-£8M).
• Manage 2-3 site teams, typically including 2x Project Managers and 3x Site Managers.
• Attend scope meetings and pre‑start design meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Work closely with QS and planners to develop robust project programmes.
• Oversee pre‑construction activities, including design coordination and risk reviews.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, site procedures, and programme milestones.
• Provide weekly progress reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage subcontractors, supply chain partners, and small specialist shopfitting contractors.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel regularly across the South / Midlands, with occasional stay‑away requirements.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven track record delivering supermarket or large‑format retail projects.
• Strong understanding of retail fit‑out, refurbishment, phasing, and live‑environment constraints.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent schemes.
• Confident leading pre‑construction activities and design coordination.
• Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

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