Contracts Manager – Drywall in Chelmsford, Essex

Company: Energy Jobline CVL
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Commercial Drylining & Interior Fit-Out


Location: Essex & London Projects


Salary: Excellent Salary & Package (DOE)


Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent


Join a Leading Commercial Interiors Contractor


Our client is a well-established specialist commercial interiors contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. They have built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality drylining, suspended ceilings, partitions, SFS, plastering and complete interior fit-out packages for Tier 1 main contractors across East Anglia, London and the South East.


Working across Cat A, Cat A+ and Cat B fit-out projects, they deliver schemes within the commercial office, healthcare, education, leisure and other sectors.


Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in commercial drylining to oversee multiple projects from pre-start through to completion.


The Role:


Reporting to the senior management team, you will be responsible for managing several commercial drylining and interior fit-out projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Managing multiple commercial drylining and interior fit-out projects.

  • Planning programmes and coordinating labour, materials and subcontractors.

  • Attending site progress meetings with clients and main contractors.

  • Managing site teams, supervisors and subcontractors.

  • Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.

  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in line with current legislation.

  • Maintaining excellent client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Identifying and resolving site issues quickly and efficiently.

  • Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.

  • Supporting successful project delivery from contract award through to final account.


About You:


To be considered, you should have:



  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the commercial drylining sector.

  • Strong knowledge of drylining systems, partitions, suspended ceilings and associated interior packages.

  • Experience managing projects for Tier 1 main contractors.

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.

  • Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.

  • Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.

  • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications ().

  • Full UK driving licence.


What’s on Offer:



  • Competitive salary with an excellent package.

  • Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing specialist interiors contractor.

  • Diverse, high-profile commercial projects.

  • Supportive, family-run business with an excellent industry reputation.

  • Genuine opportunity to progress within the business.

  • Stable pipeline of work across East Anglia, London and the South East.

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Posted: August 21st, 2026