Assistant Contracts Manager

Job Description

Our client, a well-established fit-out specialist with over 40 years of experience, is seeking a Assistant Contracts Manager to join their team based in South Manchester. Operating nationwide, the company delivers high-impact laboratory and furniture fit-out projects across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a family-run business with a strong reputation, long-term staff, and a collaborative team culture. The role involves managing multiple live projects across the UK, so flexibility to travel and stay overnight is essential.\n\nAssistant Contracts Manager - Benefits\n\nSalary: £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)\nCar allowance\nDiscretionary bonus scheme\nEarly finish on Fridays\n20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays\nBuy holiday scheme\nPension scheme\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health & wellbeing support \n\nAssistant Contracts Manager - Role Overview\n\nReporting to Senior Contracts Manager\nManage the full lifecycle of nationwide fit-out projects from pre-construction to completion\nPlan project programmes and coordinate design, procurement, and construction phases\nOversee health & safety compliance including RAMS and CDM regulations\nManage subcontractors and ensure timely delivery of all site activities\nLiaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers, and internal teams\nMonitor progress, control variations, and ensure projects are delivered on budget\nEnsure high quality standards, customer satisfaction, and smooth project handovers \n\nAssistant Contracts Manager - Requirements\n\nExperience managing fit-out or joinery projects, ideally in education or healthcare environments\nProven track record on contracts ranging from £50k to £2m\nFamiliarity with CDM regulations and construction best practices\nConfident in creating programmes of work and managing multiple sites\nIOSH / CSCS certification required (SSSTS or SMSTS )\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide\nExcellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills \n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to step into a within a reputable, down-to-earth company that values its people, rewards hard work, and delivers high-quality projects nationwide.\n\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for