Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Retail Supermarkets

Location: South Wales & South West
Salary: £80,000–£100,000 per annum (Permanent)
Freelance Rate: £375 per day

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail supermarket projects across South Wales and the South West.

Working on an established supermarket account, the role will involve managing a variety of projects, including store refits, new-build developments and extensions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong retail construction background to join a busy contractor with a consistent pipeline of work.

Both permanent and freelance opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple supermarket projects across South Wales and the South West.

• Manage projects including full store refits, extensions and new-build developments.

• Lead and support Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance.

• Maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.

• Monitor health and safety, quality control and compliance across all sites.

• Identify and manage project risks, variations and delays.

• Attend site visits and client meetings throughout the region.

• Oversee project handovers and ensure works are completed to client expectations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within retail construction, supermarket fit-outs or refurbishment.

• Experience delivering supermarket refits, extensions and/or new-build projects.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple sites and Site Managers.

• Good commercial awareness and the ability to manage project budgets and programmes.

• Excellent client-facing and organisational skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout South Wales and the South West.

Package

• Permanent: £80,000–£100,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Freelance: £375 per day.

• Ongoing pipeline of work on an established supermarket account.

• Varied projects across South Wales and the South West.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next opportunity in retail construction, get in touch for a confidential discussion.