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Contracts Manager (Fitout)

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Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Artisan Recruitment are looking for a Contracts Manager for a specialist maintenance, compliance and refurbishment provider operating across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003,

Hybrid working mix of sites, home and office. Looking after either a a big job or several smaller jobs.

Supporting clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions from minor repairs through to full-scale building works.

We are looking for experienced Contracts Managers to cover London. The role involves overseeing and managing multiple projects from start through to completion, including the defects period.

Projects typically range in value from £150k - £5m, covering internal fit out, refurbishment and alteration works.

As a Contracts Manager;

* You will ensure that all works are completed on time, budget and to the highest of standards. You will have good communication skills and be able to negotiate with clients, architects, structural engineers and all staff from site workers to directors, in a professional and fair manner.

* You will be the first point of contact for the client, design team, site managers, subcontractors, suppliers and the general public for as long as the contract lasts.

* Health & Safety issues will be a top priority in this role. You will have excellent verbal and written skills and work in line with the company’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.

* Production of programme of works for projects - including master programmes though to individual work task items. Monitoring and overseeing the site manager and their project, this will include visiting all projects at least once a week.

* Overall commercial responsibility by ensuring projects valuations and practical completion certificates issued on timely manner to guarantee swift payments.

About you:

To excel as a Contracts Manager you will have:

* Experience in managing others and good leadership / people management skills.

* Good understanding and technical knowledge of the construction industry, including the ability to read architectural drawings and understand the construction process.

* The ability to construct accurate and realistic construction programmes.

* The ability to fit in well, work as a team member and have initiative and enthusiasm.

* Good communication skills and good working attitude towards clients and architects.

* You will be well organised and capable of meeting deadlines.

* Good math and IT skills are essential and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Outlook is required.

* A good knowledge and understanding of the latest Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations.

* You should understand all aspects of the contracting process and contract law. In particular working with NEC & JCT contracts.

* Good commercial sense is imperative. You will also be experienced in decision making.

In Return

* Competitive salary, depending upon experience, plus car allowace,

* 25 days hol + Bank holidays

* pension

Reference: 225083594

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Contracts Manager (Fitout)

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Artisan Recruitment are looking for a Contracts Manager for a specialist maintenance, compliance and refurbishment provider operating across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003,

Hybrid working mix of sites, home and office. Looking after either a a big job or several smaller jobs.

Supporting clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions from minor repairs through to full-scale building works.

We are looking for experienced Contracts Managers to cover London. The role involves overseeing and managing multiple projects from start through to completion, including the defects period.

Projects typically range in value from £150k - £5m, covering internal fit out, refurbishment and alteration works.

As a Contracts Manager;

* You will ensure that all works are completed on time, budget and to the highest of standards. You will have good communication skills and be able to negotiate with clients, architects, structural engineers and all staff from site workers to directors, in a professional and fair manner.

* You will be the first point of contact for the client, design team, site managers, subcontractors, suppliers and the general public for as long as the contract lasts.

* Health & Safety issues will be a top priority in this role. You will have excellent verbal and written skills and work in line with the company’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.

* Production of programme of works for projects - including master programmes though to individual work task items. Monitoring and overseeing the site manager and their project, this will include visiting all projects at least once a week.

* Overall commercial responsibility by ensuring projects valuations and practical completion certificates issued on timely manner to guarantee swift payments.

About you:

To excel as a Contracts Manager you will have:

* Experience in managing others and good leadership / people management skills.

* Good understanding and technical knowledge of the construction industry, including the ability to read architectural drawings and understand the construction process.

* The ability to construct accurate and realistic construction programmes.

* The ability to fit in well, work as a team member and have initiative and enthusiasm.

* Good communication skills and good working attitude towards clients and architects.

* You will be well organised and capable of meeting deadlines.

* Good math and IT skills are essential and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Outlook is required.

* A good knowledge and understanding of the latest Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations.

* You should understand all aspects of the contracting process and contract law. In particular working with NEC & JCT contracts.

* Good commercial sense is imperative. You will also be experienced in decision making.

In Return

* Competitive salary, depending upon experience, plus car allowace,

* 25 days hol + Bank holidays

* pension
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Reference: 225083594

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