Contracts Manager, Senior Manager in Reading

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking for the opportunity to play a pivotal role within a growing commercial interiors business?

We're working exclusively with a well-established design & build contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality workplace and commercial fit-out projects across London, the Thames Valley and the South East.

Following continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead multiple projects, oversee delivery teams and ensure exceptional outcomes for both clients and the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organisation where you'll have genuine autonomy, influence and the chance to help shape the future of project delivery.

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of several commercial fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion. You'll be responsible for leading Project Managers and site teams, managing client relationships, driving commercial performance and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is a varied role combining operational leadership, commercial awareness and strategic project oversight, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and delivering outstanding client experiences.

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple commercial fit-out projects simultaneously.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement and overall commercial performance.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers, Site Managers and wider delivery teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and consultants throughout every stage of delivery.
• Review project documentation, construction information and scopes of work, identifying risks and opportunities early.
• Work closely with pre-construction teams to ensure smooth mobilisation and successful project handovers.
• Monitor project profitability, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Drive programme management, resource planning and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and quality standards.
• Resolve project challenges proactively while maintaining excellent client communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, delivery standards and team performance.
• Mentor and develop members of the project delivery team.

We're looking for someone who combines excellent leadership skills with a strong understanding of commercial construction and project delivery.

You'll be confident managing multiple projects, making commercial decisions and building trusted relationships with clients and project teams.

• Significant experience delivering commercial fit-out or interior construction projects.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

Join a respected and growing commercial interiors contractor. Deliver exciting workplace fit-out projects across a diverse client portfolio. Genuine opportunity to influence project delivery and operational excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package. Clear long-term career progression as the business continues to grow.

The business is based in Reading, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates located across the Reading, Oxford, Maidenhead, Slough, High Wycombe, Bracknell, Basingstoke and West London corridor, with convenient access via the M4 and M40 motorway networks.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking for your next challenge within a successful commercial interiors business, we'd love to hear from you.