Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Large Retail Fit-Out Project

Location: Glasgow
Contract Type: Temporary
Project Value: £10mil
Start Date: April 2026 

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale retail fit-out project, involving full strip-out of an existing store followed by a phased handover programme. This is a high-profile scheme requiring strong commercial awareness, programme control, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the retail fit-out project

• Managing multiple work packages from strip-out through to phased completion and handover

• Leading site and project teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to budget

• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, performance, and contract administration

• Managing programme sequencing to support phased handovers and trading requirements

• Liaising closely with the client, landlord, designers, centre management, and supply chain

• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and contractual requirements

• Monitoring project costs, variations, and commercial performance

• Managing risk, change control, and reporting to senior management

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager on retail fit-out projects

• Strong knowledge of strip-out works, refurbishment, and fast-track delivery programmes

• Experience managing phased handovers within live or partially operational environments

• Excellent commercial and contractual understanding

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and tight programmes

Desirable:

• Experience working within shopping centres or live retail environments

• Background with main contractors or specialist fit-out contractors

• Relevant construction qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, or equivalent)