Contracts Manager - Ambitious Commercial Professional

London £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Looking to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

An established fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Contract Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to broaden their experience across both pre-construction and project delivery. We're open to candidates from either a pre-contract or post-contract background, provided they have the right attitude, commercial mindset and desire to develop.

This role would suit an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Estimator or Intermediate Pre-Construction Manager looking to gain wider project exposure and progress into a commercially focused Contract Management position.

The Role

Working closely with senior management, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to completion and final account.

Projects include:

Cat A Office Fit-Out
Cat B Office Fit-Out
Commercial Refurbishment
Workplace Interiors
Design & Build ProjectsProject values typically range from £100k to £5m+.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings and specifications
Preparing estimates, cost plans and budgets
Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations
Supporting procurement activities
Assisting with tender submissions and bid strategies
Identifying value engineering opportunities
Attending client and pre-construction meetings

Post-Contract

Managing project costs and commercial performance
Procuring subcontractors and specialist packages
Monitoring budgets, forecasts and cash flow
Managing variations and change control
Assisting with valuations and final accounts
Working closely with operational teams throughout delivery
Building relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
Ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently

Candidate Requirements

We're flexible on background and are keen to speak with candidates from either a pre-contract or post-contract discipline.

Current job titles may include:

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Intermediate Estimator
Estimator
Intermediate Pre-Construction Manager
Pre-Construction Manager
Commercial Coordinator
Assistant Commercial Manager
Assistant Project Manager

Ideal Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Estimating
Cost Planning
Tendering
Procurement
Pre-Construction
Quantity Surveying
Commercial Management
Variations
Valuations
Cost Reporting
Final AccountsExposure to both pre and post-contract activities would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The Person

The successful candidate will be:

Ambitious and career-driven
Hungry to progress and develop
Commercially aware
Positive and proactive
Well organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable communicating with clients and subcontractors
Keen to broaden their experience across all aspects of project deliveryMost importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude. This role offers genuine long-term progression for an individual who wants to take ownership, learn from experienced professionals and build a successful career within the fit-out and refurbishment sector.

Package

£40,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary
Performance Bonus
Pension
Career Development & Mentoring
Long-Term Progression Opportunities
Exposure to Both Pre and Post-Contract Management
Diverse Portfolio of Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment ProjectsThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious QS, Estimator or Pre-Construction professional looking to take the next step into a broader, commercially focused role with genuine progression potential.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed