Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester ENG
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Contracts Manager – Drylining & Commercial Interiors
Manchester / North West
Permanent
£70,000–£80,000 plus package (dependent on experience)
An established specialist interiors contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of drylining, partitions and commercial fit-out projects across Manchester and the wider North West.
The role
• Lead multiple projects from pre-construction and tender review through delivery, handover and close-out.
• Manage Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and supply-chain partners across concurrent schemes.
• Develop and monitor programmes, resources, procurement schedules and delivery strategies.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and compliance.
• Work closely with commercial and design teams on budgets, variations, buildability, risk and recovery planning.
• Chair progress meetings and build strong relationships with clients, main contractors and project stakeholders.
• Produce clear operational reports and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to budget.
About you
• Proven Contracts Manager or senior operational experience within drylining, partitions, ceilings or commercial interiors.
• Strong track record of managing multiple projects and site teams.
• Sound commercial awareness and experience of programmes, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Confident client-facing communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS management card preferred.
• Microsoft Project or Asta experience would be advantageous.
This is a permanent regional opportunity offering a competitive salary, package and the chance to take ownership of a varied project portfolio