Contracts Manager - Retail Fit Out in Birmingham

About Fit Out UK

Fit Out UK is a leading interior fit-out contractor specialising in high-quality projects across the Retail, Leisure, Commercial, and Residential sectors. With offices in London and Yorkshire, we deliver exceptional spaces that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and profitability.

We are now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing team and take full ownership of exciting retail and commercial fit-out projects from inception through to successful handover.

The Role

As Contracts Manager / Project Manager you will be the overall lead for specific projects, reporting to the Workstream Manager. You will manage site managers, direct labour, and subcontractors while collaborating closely with internal teams including Cost Management, M&E, Procurement, Design, and Installation.

You will have end-to-end responsibility for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality — always in line with our company ethos and reputation. A strong focus on profitability, regulatory compliance, health & safety, and client satisfaction is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend management meetings and client calls, producing and distributing minutes and actions
• Scope works with clients and brief the cost management team
• Support procurement, provisional sums, and material requisitions
• Arrange surveys, obtain drawings, and manage the pre-construction process
• Prepare and track project programmes, risk registers, and variations
• Manage RFIs, changes, and ensure compliance with building regulations, best practice, BREEAM, and health & safety requirements
• Engage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and internal departments
• Oversee on-site delivery, self-snagging, quality control, and progress reporting
• Manage snagging lists, O&M documentation, Regulation 38 files, fire compliance, and project close-out
• Support final account preparation and ensure all handover requirements are met within SLA
• Proactively report risks, programme changes, and progress to senior stakeholders

The role may include additional duties as required to ensure successful project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contracts / project management within the construction or fit-out industry
• Strong background in retail and/or commercial fit-out projects
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic working knowledge of MS Project
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage profitability, quality, and compliance on live projects

Desirable:

• Experience working in live retail/leisure environments
• Knowledge of BREEAM and sustainability requirements

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, company benefits, and the opportunity to work on varied, high-profile projects with a supportive and experienced team. This is a great chance to progress your career with an established and growing fit-out contractor.

Ready to take the next step in your Contracts Management career? If you have solid experience managing retail and commercial fit-out projects and want to join a forward-thinking company that values delivery, quality, and profitability, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by uploading your CV below or clicking the “Apply” button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for an initial discussion. We look forward to receiving your application.