via reed · 24 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Contracts Manager - Refurbishment

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Sidcup Full-time GBP 70,000 – 80,000
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A long-established and highly reputable main contractor seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of refurbishment and fit-out projects across London and the South East.
This business has been delivering high-quality refurbishment schemes for decades, working closely with building surveyors, architects, landlord's, property management firms and many of London's Great Estates on a range of technically challenging schemes.
With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to manage multiple live projects (typically 3-5 at any one time). Projects are typically in the 500k - £2mill range, based in and around central London.

Your new role
You will be responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of refurbishment projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.Key responsibilities include:

Managing 3-5 concurrent refurbishment / fit-out projects
Overseeing Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors
Taking full responsibility for programme, quality and delivery
Acting as the key client interface throughout the life cycle of projects
Ensuring strong commercial awareness alongside the QS team
Driving health & safety standards across all sites
Identifying and mitigating project risks

What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within a main contractor environmentStrong track record delivering refurbishment/ fit-out schemes (Internal & external)
Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously
Comfortable working on logistically complex or occupied buildings
Strong understanding of programme delivery, sequencing and risk
Excellent client-facing and leadership skills

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and package including discretionary bonus
Diverse project portfolio across commercial, residential and public sectorOpportunity to take ownership of multiple projects
Supportive leadership team with a focus on quality delivery

What you need to do now
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