Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company A growing and well-respected construction business specialising in high-quality fit out and refurbishment projects across London & the South East. With a strong pipeline of secured work and an expanding client base, the business continues to build a reputation for delivering projects to exceptional standards. Works are varied and spread across the commercial fitout, residential refurb and shopfit sectors with schemes between 250k – £5 mill (typically nearer £1mill). Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join their experienced technical team in Kent. This is an organically created role and offers the chance to play a key part in the ongoing success of the business.
Your new role As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple fit out and refurbishment projects valued between £300k and £3m. You will take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery is on programme, within budget and to a high standard. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and overseeing multiple live projects across the South East, London and surrounding areas Acting as a key client-facing representative, building and maintaining strong relationships Programme management and ensuring project delivery aligns with timelines Driving value engineering opportunities across projects Resource planning and management, ensuring projects are appropriately staffed Leading and supporting Site Managers and on-site teams Ensuring health & safety, quality, and commercial objectives are achieved
What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within fit out and/or refurbishmentStrong client-facing and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Experience in programme management and delivering projects to tight deadlines Commercial awareness with a focus on value engineering A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and manage site teams
What you'll get in return Salary between £70,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)Full package including car allowance, discretionary bonus, and benefits Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business Key position within an experienced and supportive technical team Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to expand
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