Contracts Manager

Location: Bristol (office-based) with nationwide travel
Sector: Hospitality, Leisure & Fit Out
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established fit-out contractor, overseeing a portfolio of hospitality and leisure projects across the UK.

The role will be primarily office-based in Bristol, with regular nationwide travel to live projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in hospitality fit-out and refurbishment, ideally having worked on bars, restaurants, casinos, hotels or similar high-end leisure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple hospitality and leisure projects nationwide.
• Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Oversee Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Carry out regular site visits across the UK to monitor progress, quality, programme and health & safety.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants, designers and subcontractors.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring works are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Review and manage subcontractor performance and procurement.
• Attend client and project meetings, providing regular progress updates.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Identify and resolve project issues before they impact programme or cost.
• Assist with tendering, estimating and pre-construction activities where required.
• Ensure projects are properly documented and handed over to the client on completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar within the construction/fit-out sector.
• Strong experience delivering hospitality, leisure or high-end commercial fit-out projects.
• Experience working on bars, restaurants, casinos, hotels or similar environments would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, commercial management and project delivery.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make commercial and operational decisions.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide to live projects.
• SMSTS and relevant construction qualifications preferred.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing business delivering exciting hospitality and leisure projects across the UK.