Contracts Manager

Freelance Contracts Manager – Commercial Office Fit-Out

Location: Hybrid Working (Home, Office & Site-Based)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: Ongoing Contract with Potential for Temp-to-Perm
Rate: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) - Mileage and accommodation provided when needed

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to join a growing and dynamic fit-out contractor specialising in commercial office projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional looking for a long-term freelance assignment with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing schemes ranging from £250k to £5m, with the majority of projects typically sitting around the £500k - £1m mark.

This is a role involving a combination of working from home, attending the office, and visiting project sites. Candidates must be able to commute to the office regularly, with the wider team typically working from the office on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing between 1–3 live projects at any one time from pre-construction through to completion.
• Overseeing commercial office fit-out projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Monitoring project progress and proactively resolving any issues that arise.
• Supporting the commercial function by assisting with project pricing, cost planning, and tender submissions where required.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring excellent levels of customer satisfaction.
• Working closely with external Quantity Surveyors when additional commercial support is required.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the commercial office fit-out sector.
• Strong track record of successfully delivering projects ranging from approximately £250k to £5m.
• Excellent project planning and programme management skills, with the ability to create and manage your own construction programmes.
• Commercially astute with experience supporting pricing, budgeting, and tendering activities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites and the office as required.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.

What's on Offer

• Long-term freelance contract with consistent project pipeline.
• Hybrid working environment combining home, office, and site-based work.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial fit-out projects.
• Potential pathway into a permanent position if wanted.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.