Contracts Manager

Contract Manager – Commercial Catering Equipment & Design

Location – Stockport, Warrington, Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Manchester

Package – up to £60k basic, company performance bonus (after one years service), car allowance £600 per month, Pension, Laptop, Phone, Health Care Plan.

The Company
Our client is a leading company specialising in restaurant design and fit-out. Our expertise helps bring to life award-winning bars and restaurants tailored for the hotel and leisure industry. From concept to completion, we ensure every project reflects the highest standards of quality, creativity, and functionality.

The Role
As a Contracts Manager, you will work closely with our planning and project management teams to ensure each project is successfully completed and handed over. This is a hands-on role. You’ll be responsible for overseeing construction programmes, identifying value engineering options, and coordinating with site managers to deliver quality projects on time and to standard. You’ll supervise all labour and subcontractors on-site, ensuring high standards are maintained. This role is ideal for someone experienced in shop fitting and refurbishment within the hospitality and leisure sectors.

Key Responsibilities
•Site & Project Oversight: Manage all aspects of project sites, from initial planning to successful completion and handover, reporting directly to the Senior Contracts Manager and Managing Director.
•Programme of Works: Create and manage a comprehensive programme of works for each project to ensure timely, efficient progress.
•Subcontractor & Labour Management: Oversee subcontractors and labour on-site to ensure high standards of work and smooth project flow.
•Health & Safety: Uphold strict health and safety standards, ensuring all procedures are followed and any risks mitigated.
•Client and Stakeholder Coordination: Lead project meetings and maintain regular communication with clients, owners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on all project aspects.
•Contractual Compliance: Ensure formal client instructions are received for all works, prepare final accounts, and claim variations and retentions to optimise profitability and cash flow.
•Technical Understanding: Stay informed on terms of the building contract, M&E installations, and JCT contracts to ensure seamless project execution and compliance.

The Person
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in high-value fit-outs and refurbishments, specifically in the leisure and hospitality sectors. This role is operationally very hands on. You will be flexible to travel around the UK, although majority of the projects are in the North West as the moment.

Essential Skills & Qualifications
•Experience: Minimum of 5–10 years of continuous experience in shop fitting, refurbishment, and medium-to-high-value hospitality projects.
•Knowledge of Fit-Out Standards: Background in main contracting, with extensive experience in design and build fit-outs, ideally within bars and kitchens (not domestic)
•Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and adherence to high standards.
•Travel and Location: Ability to travel to project sites throughout the UK, residing within commutable distance to the North-West.
•Technical Skills: Proficiency in JCT contracts, understanding of M&E installations, and full working knowledge of health and safety standards.
•Communication & Computer Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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