Contracts Manager - Ambitious Commercial Professional

Reference: 30828541686_1787228343

London £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Looking to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

An established fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Contract Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to broaden their experience across both pre-construction and project delivery. We're open to candidates from either a pre-contract or post-contract background, provided they have the right attitude, commercial mindset and desire to develop.

This role would suit an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Estimator or Intermediate Pre-Construction Manager looking to gain wider project exposure and progress into a commercially focused Contract Management position.

The Role

Working closely with senior management, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to completion and final account.

Projects include:

  • Cat A Office Fit-Out
  • Cat B Office Fit-Out
  • Commercial Refurbishment
  • Workplace Interiors
  • Design & Build Projects

Project values typically range from £100k to £5m+.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

  • Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings and specifications
  • Preparing estimates, cost plans and budgets
  • Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations
  • Supporting procurement activities
  • Assisting with tender submissions and bid strategies
  • Identifying value engineering opportunities
  • Attending client and pre-construction meetings

Post-Contract

  • Managing project costs and commercial performance
  • Procuring subcontractors and specialist packages
  • Monitoring budgets, forecasts and cash flow
  • Managing variations and change control
  • Assisting with valuations and final accounts
  • Working closely with operational teams throughout delivery
  • Building relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
  • Ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently

Candidate Requirements

We're flexible on background and are keen to speak with candidates from either a pre-contract or post-contract discipline.

Current job titles may include:

  • Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Intermediate Estimator
  • Estimator
  • Intermediate Pre-Construction Manager
  • Pre-Construction Manager
  • Commercial Coordinator
  • Assistant Commercial Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager

Ideal Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Estimating
  • Cost Planning
  • Tendering
  • Procurement
  • Pre-Construction
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Commercial Management
  • Variations
  • Valuations
  • Cost Reporting
  • Final Accounts

Exposure to both pre and post-contract activities would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The Person

The successful candidate will be:

  • Ambitious and career-driven
  • Hungry to progress and develop
  • Commercially aware
  • Positive and proactive
  • Well organised with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable communicating with clients and subcontractors
  • Keen to broaden their experience across all aspects of project delivery

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude. This role offers genuine long-term progression for an individual who wants to take ownership, learn from experienced professionals and build a successful career within the fit-out and refurbishment sector.

Package

  • £40,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Pension
  • Career Development & Mentoring
  • Long-Term Progression Opportunities
  • Exposure to Both Pre and Post-Contract Management
  • Diverse Portfolio of Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment Projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious QS, Estimator or Pre-Construction professional looking to take the next step into a broader, commercially focused role with genuine progression potential.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000.00 - GBP60000.00 per annum + +package
Added 20/08/2026
Reference: 30828541686_1787228343

Contracts Manager - Ambitious Commercial Professional

London, England, United Kingdom Permanent Commercial Management

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