Contracts Manager – Retail Fit Out

Contracts Manager – Retail Fit Out £50,000 - £60,000 A fantastic opportunity is available to join a specialist fit-out company based in the Northeast, focused on delivering high-quality retail and leisure projects across the North East, North West, Yorkshire, and Birmingham. As part of their ongoing expansion, they are excited to announce the opening of a new office in Leeds within the next 12 months. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional spaces, on time and within budget, and are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join the growing team. This job will involve working across the Northeast; Yorkshire; Northwest and Birmingham and to be successful in this role you must have demonstratable experience working in the Retail / Commercial Fit Out sector for a UK based company. Until the Leeds office is opened, the successful candidate will be expected to visit head office in Newcastle twice a week. The Duties * Agree Project Objectives. * Ensure understanding and representation of Client’s interests. * Provide independent advice on the management of Projects. * Supervise Project Team and Sub-Contractors and ensure Sub-Contractor Guidelines are being met. * Ensure Risk Assessments are carried out on site to enable compliance with Health & Safety legislation and ensure ongoing adherence to Health & Safety protocols. * Ensure provision of Method Statements to the Client prior to commencement of works on site. * Ensure that all aims of the Project are being met. * Cost management of labour, resources and materials throughout the project and oversee Project accounting, costing and billing. * Oversee procurement of materials. * Ensure adherence to quality and assurance protocols. * Problem solve. * Use specialist construction management computer applications. * Ensure knowledge and awareness of your roles and responsibilities under the Company’s integrated management systems in relation to Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental. * Ensure knowledge and understanding of the Company’s policies and procedures in relation to data protection legislation. * Work without supervision. * Demonstrate a commitment to own personal development within the role. The Requirements * Proven track record and experience in Contract management specific to the delivery of retail fitouts preferably with high end brands. * Be able to demonstrate a proven track record in completing projects to tight time scales and deadlines. * Hold a current SMSTS qualification * Have a high level of Health & Safety Awareness * Hold current First Aid and Scaffold Inspection Certificates. * Be experienced in all aspects of Construction from refurbishment in occupied buildings to new build projects. * Be used to operating in a disciplined, professional way using the company's various Management Systems. * Be capable of programming projects. * Be able to demonstrate that they can meet programme dates. * Be IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project