Job Description

About Us

We are a specialist fit-out contractor delivering high-quality refurbishments across the retail sector. Our projects include supermarkets, cafes and convenience retail units -- often fast-paced, design-led and delivered within live trading environments. We are known for completing projects on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard. Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple retail fit-out projects across the UK.

About the Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the full delivery of multiple retail fit-out projects, from pre-construction through to handover. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and maintain strong client relationships to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage several live sites simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of multiple retail fit-out projects concurrently

Coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme milestones

Prepare and manage construction programmes, resource plans and phasing schedules

Liaise with clients, store managers and internal departments to ensure smooth communication and delivery

Oversee Health & Safety compliance across all sites and promote safe working practices

Review and approve RAMS, site logistics plans, drawings and progress reports

Maintain quality control and drive snag-free handovers

Identify and mitigate project delays, risks or cost impacts

Attend nationwide site visits and client meetings as required

Support the commercial team with valuations, variations and cost control

What You Will Need

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering retail fit-out projects Strong understanding of the challenges of working in live trading environments Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects SMSTS, CSCS (Black/White) and First Aid certification Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

Desirable

Background in carpentry, joinery or fit-out trades Experience working in live environments or to tight turnaround programmes Familiarity with digital tools for programme management, snagging or reporting

What We Offer

Company car or car allowance 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Private healthcare Company pension scheme Free on-Site Parking at our Bristol Office Cycle to Work Scheme Training and development support Career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you are a forward-thinking Contracts Manager with experience in retail fit-outs and want to lead fast-paced refurbishment schemes nationwide, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to careers@harveyshopfitters.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company car Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Are you comfortable managing multiple projects across different regions, including regular travel and overnight stays when required? How do you manage underperformance from a Site Manager or subcontractor on one of your projects? Are you confident preparing and managing construction programmes and resource schedules?
Work Location: In person