Contracts Manager

Position: Contracts Manager The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Location: Southampton Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE plus benefits Bennett & Game are representing an established commercial and industrial fit-out contractor who are seeking a Contracts Manager to join their team. The company has been operating for over 40 years and delivers turnkey fit-out, refurbishment and space optimisation projects across the UK. Operating as a principal contractor, the business provides a wide range of services including mezzanine floors, commercial fit-outs, storage and racking solutions, partitioning, suspended ceilings, mechanical and electrical works. With an annual turnover of approximately £3.5m to £5.5m and a team of around 18 employees, the company has built a strong reputation and loyal client base, with project values ranging from smaller works through to major schemes approaching £2m. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established SME at an important time for the business. The successful Contracts Manager will oversee multiple projects and take responsibility from the initial client consultation, estimating and proposal stages through to procurement, delivery and completion. The role is available due to a planned retirement and offers a structured handover, providing the opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of the company, its processes and its established client, supplier and subcontractor relationships. Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Company vehicle
• 20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term and secure opportunity within an established business Contracts Manager Position Overview
• Manage multiple commercial and industrial fit-out projects from initial enquiry through to completion xwwtmva
• Meet with clients to understand project requirements and develop suitable proposals and solutions
• Prepare quotations, commercial bids, project proposals and estimates to support new and existing business
• Complete project take-offs and prepare budgets, programmes and delivery timescales
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations for labour, materials and specialist works
• Agree project budgets, programmes and delivery requirements with clients
• Manage project budgets, programmes, variations and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate int...