Contract Manager

Contracts Manager – Hospitality Fit-Out 📍 UK-Wide Projects (Manchester HQ) 🕒 Full-Time About Us We are a leading specialist in hospitality and leisure fit-out, delivering innovative, high-end interiors for restaurants, bars, commercial kitchens, hotels, and stadia hospitality projects across the UK. Renowned for our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence, we manage the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through to manufacture and final installation. The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts Manager with a strong background in hospitality fit-out to join our growing operations team. This is a key leadership role where you will oversee multiple high-spec projects, ensuring exceptional standards in quality, compliance, and client satisfaction across all stages of delivery. Key Responsibilities Project Oversight * Manage multiple bar, kitchen, and hospitality fit-out projects from pre-start to completion * Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and specification Hospitality Expertise * Apply specialist knowledge of commercial kitchens, bar systems, joinery, and M&E integration Client Management * Act as the primary point of contact, building and maintaining strong client relationships Team Coordination * Lead and coordinate site managers, subcontractors, and installation teams Programme Control * Develop and manage project programmes, identifying risks and maintaining progress Commercial Support * Monitor budgets and variations, working closely with QS and commercial teams Compliance & Safety * Ensure adherence to CDM regulations, H&S standards, and industry best practice Quality Assurance * Conduct site inspections to ensure high standards and alignment with design intent Reporting * Provide regular updates to senior management and proactively flag risks About You * Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within hospitality fit-out * Strong technical understanding of: * Commercial kitchens * Bar installations * Bespoke joinery * M&E coordination * Excellent organisational and multitasking skills * Strong client-facing and negotiation abilities * Commercially aware, with experience working alongside QS and estimating teams * Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused approach * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide Desirable: * SMSTS * CSCS (Manager Card) * First Aid certification What We Offer Competitive salary (DOE) Company vehicle or car allowance Laptop, mobile phone, and expenses Company pension (after 3 months) Private healthcare (after probation) Performance-based bonus scheme 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) Opportunity to work on high-profile hospitality projects Supportive, fast-paced, and collaborative environment