Our client, a specialist main contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality fit out and construction projects, is looking to appoint an experienced National Contracts Manager. Operating across the UK, they deliver complex, high-end schemes for blue-chip clients in the leisure, education, retail, and healthcare sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of work and a focus on excellence, innovation, and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As a National Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of multiple projects across the UK, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of finish. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and subcontractors, acting as the key point of contact to ensure smooth delivery and outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple contracts nationwide across fit out and main contractor projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget, and to the agreed specifications.
• Act as the main client liaison, building strong relationships to secure repeat business.
• Oversee project planning, programming, and resourcing.
• Monitor construction schedules, budgets, and risks while driving efficiencies.
• Attend regular site meetings, reporting progress to both clients and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality assurance, and technical standards.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties.
• Negotiate, draft, and review business contracts where required.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and site teams.
• Oversee financial close-out and invoicing at project completion.

About You

• Proven track record as a Contracts Manager delivering fit out and/or main contractor projects, ideally high-end schemes.
• Strong knowledge of the leisure, education, retail, or healthcare construction sectors.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Tech-savvy with excellent organisational and reporting abilities.
• Commercially astute with strong contractual and financial awareness.
• Flexible to travel nationwide as required.
• Relevant qualifications (CSCS Black/Gold, SMSTS).
• Full UK driving licence.

The Package 

• Competitive salary or day rate depending on experience.
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing partnership scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Company Pension plan.

If you want to know more, please contact matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk 0749495879.