Thorn Baker Construction
Contracts Manager
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Location: Lichfield
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in retail fit-out and refurbishment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same?
Thorn Baker is working with an award-winning regional contractor that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality retail, leisure and commercial fit-out projects across the UK. The business is known for investing in its people, encouraging innovation and maintaining a collaborative culture where everyone works towards the same goal.
As part of their continued growth, they're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team based in Lichfield.
The Role
Reporting to the Director, you'll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of fast-track fit-out and refurbishment projects valued between £100k and £1m. You'll lead projects from pre-start through to completion, ensuring they're delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of multiple fast-track construction projects.
- Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Develop project programmes and monitor progress throughout the build.
- Plan and control labour, materials and project resources.
- Chair and attend pre-start, progress and client meetings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Ensure projects meet health & safety, quality and commercial objectives.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure successful project delivery.
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About You
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within retail fit-out, refurbishment or fast-track construction.
- Strong knowledge of retail, leisure and commercial fit-out projects.
- SMSTS, CSCS Card and Asbestos Awareness certification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Able to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects to demanding timescales.
What's in it for You?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Fully expensed company car or car allowance.
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave awarded for long service.
- Christmas shutdown.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
- Life Assurance (after 12 months).
- Private Medical Healthcare (after 12 months).
- Genuine career progression within an ambitious, award-winning contractor.
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
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If you're looking to join a company that values its people as much as the projects it delivers, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Keywords: Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Retail Fit Out, Refurbishment, Fast Track Construction, Interior Fit Out, Commercial Construction, Site Management, Project Delivery.
For further information relating to this role and a full job specification, please contact Rhian Newman of Thorn Baker on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Key Skills: Contracts Manager, Construction, Refurbishment, Shopfitting, Retail, Fit-out, Fast Track
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