Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts / Project Manager - DM47334

Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 (DOE)

Location: Based near Solihull, Midlands (Office-Based with Travel Across England)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts / Project Manager to join a well-established refurbishment and fit-out contractor due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work.

With over 30 years of experience, the business delivers refurbishment, fit-out and design & build projects across the Higher Education, Commercial, Healthcare and Public sectors , with project values ranging from 10,000 to 10 million . Operating nationally, they have built long-standing relationships with prestigious clients through framework agreements and repeat business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project or Contracts Manager to take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, managing programmes, subcontractors, client relationships and commercial performance while working within a supportive and growing business.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager within the construction industry
• Proven experience delivering refurbishment, fit-out or Design & Build projects
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Construction-related qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)
• CSCS Card
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants and design teams
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel throughout England as required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 (DOE)
• Car Allowance
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Structured long-term career progression
• Training on digital construction systems, including Procore
• Long-term job security within an established contractor
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage refurbishment and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Develop and manage project programmes, procurement strategies and resource planning
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and design teams throughout project delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Monitor project performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Drive quality, health & safety and compliance across all projects
• Identify value engineering opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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