Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts / Project Manager - DM47334

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

Location: Based near Solihull, Midlands (Office-Based with Travel Across England)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts / Project Manager to join a well-established refurbishment and fit-out contractor due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work.

With over 30 years of experience, the business delivers refurbishment, fit-out and design & build projects across the Higher Education, Commercial, Healthcare and Public sectors, with project values ranging from £10,000 to £10 million. Operating nationally, they have built long-standing relationships with prestigious clients through framework agreements and repeat business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project or Contracts Manager to take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, managing programmes, subcontractors, client relationships and commercial performance while working within a supportive and growing business.

Job Requirements

Previous experience as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager within the construction industry
Proven experience delivering refurbishment, fit-out or Design & Build projects
Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion
Construction-related qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)
CSCS Card
Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills
Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants and design teams
Full UK Driving Licence
Willingness to travel throughout England as required
Salary & Benefits

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
Car Allowance
Ongoing professional development and training
Structured long-term career progression
Training on digital construction systems, including Procore
Long-term job security within an established contractor
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Key Responsibilities

Manage refurbishment and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
Develop and manage project programmes, procurement strategies and resource planning
Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and design teams throughout project delivery
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Monitor project performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
Drive quality, health & safety and compliance across all projects
Identify value engineering opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
Work closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior managementBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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