Retail Contracts Manager

A recognised shopfitting retail contractor based in the Southampton region has secured a number of food retail frameworks covering projects across the UK and Channel Islands. Due to the nature of these accounts, they have decided to take on an experienced Contracts Manager ideally with a proven track record in food retail sector with clients which include Tesco's, Coop's and One Stop's including industrial units, commercial fit outs and restaurants. Duties;

• Manage a large retail food account by firstly meeting the client and understanding their needs.
• Taking a project specification brief.
• Liaising with the estimator and design team back at their office.
• After securing the work, project managing the fit out stage and new build works for each project.
• Co-ordinate for materials on site.
• Placing sub-contractors orders.
• Collating relevant Health and Safety files.
• Costing minor projects to a clients specification.
• Managing a team working within the budget given on each individual project and project managing a number of projects running simultaneously in the food retail sector typically across the south of England and Channel Islands. With an excellent reputation for stability, growth and staff retention, my client is looking for a key individual who wants to make a name within this fast-track arena. Please note, this role offers a genuine chance to progress your career into a senior management level reporting directly to the board of director's. In return; You will receive a competitive salary package including generous car allowance, pension and discretionary bonus scheme. A "staying away" subsistence allowance will also be included. If you feel you have the qualities to succeed in the fast paced environment please email your CV to me as interviews are being held now during October