Contracts Manager

Contract Administrator / Manager Retail Fit-Out Contract Management Construction Jobs Hertfordshire

Up to £70,000 plus car allowance, mileage, pension and annual bonus (discretionary)

Were seeking an experienced Construction Contracts Administrator / Contracts Manager with a strong bias toward contract management and project administration to oversee multiple fast-track retail / shop fit-out projects across Hertfordshire and the surrounding region. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on keeping projects commercially controlled, contractually compliant, and impeccably documented from pre-construction through handover.

Responsibilities

• Own contract management and administration across multiple retail fit-out projects, ensuring full compliance with JCT/clients contracts and internal governance.
• Lead the full project lifecycle pre-construction, delivery and post-completion with clear control of programmes, approvals, and deliverables.
• Administer subcontractor packages: procurement support, scope alignment, contract issuance, valuations, payment certification, and performance tracking.
• Manage variations / change control, ensuring timely instruction, pricing, negotiation, and accurate record-keeping through to final account.
• Produce and maintain core project documentation including programmes, RAMS, method statements, progress reports, meeting minutes, and trackers.
• Coordinate landlord / client approvals, design information release, and retail-specific sign-offs to protect programme and commercial position.
• Oversee site administration processes: daily diaries, RFIs, quality inspections, snagging logs, and compliance registers.
• Maintain rigorous H&S documentation in line with legislation, best practice, and live retail environments.
• Chair project and commercial review meetings, manage risk, and ensure actions are captured, closed out, and auditable.
• Drive high-quality handovers, ensuring O&M manuals, H&S files, warranties, certificates, and handover packs meet client standards.

Key Criteria

• Proven delivery of retail / shopfitting or commercial fit-out projects, ideally in live trading or fast-track environments.
• Strong capability in contract administration, subcontractor management, valuations, and final accounts.
• Confident handling JCT contracts, change control, and commercial documentation.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Professional communicator able to work effectively with clients, landlords, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, H&S legislation, RAMS, and fit-out standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting / documentation systems.

Please apply below or upload your CV through our website in complete confidence, quoting reference: Construction Project Manager JP1009

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