Contracts Manager - Ambitious Commercial Professional

London £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Looking to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

An established fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Contract Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to broaden their experience across both pre-construction and project delivery. We're open to candidates from either a pre-contract or post-contract background, provided they have the right attitude, commercial mindset and desire to develop.

This role would suit an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Estimator or Intermediate Pre-Construction Manager looking to gain wider project exposure and progress into a commercially focused Contract Management position.

The Role

Working closely with senior management, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to completion and final account.

Projects include:

Cat A Office Fit-Out Cat B Office Fit-Out Commercial Refurbishment Workplace Interiors Design & Build ProjectsProject values typically range from £100k to £5m+.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings and specifications Preparing estimates, cost plans and budgets Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations Supporting procurement activities Assisting with tender submissions and bid strategies Identifying value engineering opportunities Attending client and pre-construction meetings

Post-Contract

Managing project costs and commercial performance Procuring subcontractors and specialist packages Monitoring budgets, forecasts and cash flow Managing variations and change control Assisting with valuations and final accounts Working closely with operational teams throughout delivery Building relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors Ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently

Candidate Requirements

We're flexible on background and are keen to speak with candidates from either a pre-contract or post-contract discipline.

Current job titles may include:

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor Intermediate Estimator Estimator Intermediate Pre-Construction Manager Pre-Construction Manager Commercial Coordinator Assistant Commercial Manager Assistant Project Manager

Ideal Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Estimating Cost Planning Tendering Procurement Pre-Construction Quantity Surveying Commercial Management Variations Valuations Cost Reporting Final AccountsExposure to both pre and post-contract activities would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The Person

The successful candidate will be:

Ambitious and career-driven Hungry to progress and develop Commercially aware Positive and proactive Well organised with strong attention to detail Comfortable communicating with clients and subcontractors Keen to broaden their experience across all aspects of project deliveryMost importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude. This role offers genuine long-term progression for an individual who wants to take ownership, learn from experienced professionals and build a successful career within the fit-out and refurbishment sector.

Package

£40,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary Performance Bonus Pension Career Development & Mentoring Long-Term Progression Opportunities Exposure to Both Pre and Post-Contract Management Diverse Portfolio of Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment ProjectsThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious QS, Estimator or Pre-Construction professional looking to take the next step into a broader, commercially focused role with genuine progression potential.

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