Contract Manager
Are you a Contract Manager experienced in subcontractor commercial fit out? Would you like to join a growing division within a global construction group, working on high-spec data centre projects?
Our client is a well-established international construction brand with a specialist contracting arm focused on data centre fit out. Due to an internal promotion, theyre now looking for a Contract Manager to join their high-performing team, specifically managing structural ceilings, metal partitions, and access flooring in data centre environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role, backed by one of the most employee-focused companies in the subcontracting fit-out space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full project lifecycle on high-value data centre fit out projects as a Contract Manager.
- Oversee installation of structural ceiling systems, metal security partitions, white wall, and raised access flooring.
- Use ASTA to programme and monitor project timelines.
- Ensure delivery meets technical specifications, health & safety standards, and client expectations.
- Collaborate closely with site managers, designers, and suppliers.
- Conduct 2 3 site visits per week; remainder of time is home-based.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports to ensure smooth project handover.
Experience & Skills Required:
- Proven experience as a Contract Manager in the subcontracting fit out industry, ideally from a ceilings and partitions background.
- Strong technical understanding of ceiling systems (suspended, structural, or bespoke) and partitioning.
- Solid experience managing commercial fit out projects.
- Proficiency in ASTA Powerproject is essential.
- Strong IT and project reporting skills.
- Able to manage multiple stakeholders and site teams.
- Comfortable with hybrid working and regular travel to project sites.
Why Apply?
- Hybrid working: 2/3 days on site, remaining days working from home.
- Electric company car or car allowance.
- Medical insurance, life insurance, and competitive pension.
- Ongoing internal training and support for professional accreditations.
- Rapidly growing division with the backing of a global construction group.
- Work on high-profile, technically advanced fit out projects.
- Excellent work-life balance and a forward-thinking team culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager with fit-out experience to join a fast-growing business unit with the stability of a global leader.