Contract Manager

Contracts Manager – Hospitality Fit-Out

Location: Manchester UK Nationwide (Travel Required)
Type: Permanent

Salary: £55,000

About Us

Delivering high-end hospitality interiors across the UK, specialising in bars, restaurants, commercial kitchens, hotels, and stadia. From concept to installation, They create spaces that combine style, functionality, and flawless craftsmanship.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-spec hospitality projects nationwide. This is a senior leadership role, combining site management, commercial oversight, and client liaison to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple bar, kitchen, and hospitality fit-outs from start to finish
• Apply technical expertise in kitchens, bars, joinery, M&E, and specialist finishes
• Act as main client contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations
• Coordinate site managers, subcontractors, and installation teams for seamless delivery
• Develop and manage project schedules, identifying critical paths and adjusting plans
• Monitor budgets, contract variations, and profitability in collaboration with QS and commercial teams
• Ensure all work meets H&S, CDM, and industry compliance standards
• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain top-quality finishes
• Provide timely progress reports to senior management and flag risks early

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in hospitality fit-out
• Strong technical knowledge of kitchens, bars, bespoke joinery, and commercial catering systems
• Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple fast-paced projects
• Confident communicator with client-facing and negotiation experience
• Commercially aware and able to work with QS/estimating teams on costs and margins
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Full UK driving licence and flexible to travel nationwide
• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager Card), and First Aid preferred