Contracts Manager Construction– £50,000-£60,000 DOE + Bonus & Benefits- Market Harborough, Leicestershire/ Hybrid with UK Travel
The Role
Are you a skilled project leader who knows how to keep complex contracts on track, on budget and delivered to the highest standards? Ready to build strong client relationships, drive commercial success and take your career to the next level with a growing business?
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our expanding team based at Welland Business Park, Market Harborough, with travel to sites and clients as required.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on managing projects from pre-construction through to completion, handover and warranty. You will oversee multiple contracts, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and fully compliant, while maintaining excellent client relationships throughout.
This role offers real career progression, giving you the chance to play a key part in a growing business with increasing operational and commercial responsibility.
If you are ambitious and ready to take ownership of major projects and grow with a thriving company, apply today and take the next exciting step in your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage allocated contracts from handover to final account
- Deliver £2-3 million annual revenue while meeting agreed margins
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Lead pre-start meetings, weekly site meetings and project reporting
- Coordinate design teams, consultants and contractors
- Manage programmes, forecasting, valuations and variations
- Ensure health, safety and compliance standards are maintained
- Oversee snagging, quality control and final handovers
- Identify repeat business and additional project opportunities
- Maintain accurate project records using company systems
The Company
Manor Interior Solutions are a reputable commercial turnkey solution fit-out and refurbishment company, located in Northamptonshire, UK. Our track record of delivering top-notch commercial fitouts is a testament to our commitment to excellence, creativity, and on-time project completion.
The Benefits
- £50,000–£60,000 salary depending on experience
- Up to 20% annual performance bonus
- £500 monthly car allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Mobile phone and IT equipment
- Professional development and training support
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 office days per week
The Person
To succeed as a Contracts Manager, you will need:
- Proven contract or project management experience within construction Commercial Fit Outs
- Experience in manging complex services refurbishment project and single services as Drylining.
- Strong commercial awareness
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Experience managing programmes, contractors and client expectations
- Knowledge of compliance, health and safety requirements
- A systems-focused approach
- A proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving ability
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
Must Have
- SMSTS
- NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management (or equivalent) or higher-level construction or project management qualifications would be advantageous
- Experience managing commercial fit-out and/or fire compliance projects
- Strong understanding of programme and subcontractor management
- Good commercial awareness including variations and cost control
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Strong Advantage
- Passive Fire Protection & Fire Door Installation and Maintenance Management experience
- First Aid at Work
- Asbestos Awareness
- Knowledge of JCT contracts, valuations, and programme management