Contracts Manager - Retail​/Fitout

Overview

Logical Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established specialist contractor delivering retail and supermarket fit-out projects across the UK. Our client has a strong pipeline of work with major supermarket brands, this role offers flexible working arrangement combining home, office, and site visits.

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple retail fit-out projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Typical projects include supermarket refurbishments, store reconfigurations, and new retail fit-outs in live trading environments.

Experience with major UK supermarket brands such as M&S, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco or Asda is highly desirable.

• Manage multiple retail or supermarket fit-out contracts from pre-start to completion
• Lead and support site managers, project managers, and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget, and to quality standards
• Maintain strong client relationships
• Monitor health & safety compliance across all projects
• Work with commercial teams to manage costs, variations, and profitability
• Attend site meetings, progress reviews, and client update meetings
• Identify risks and resolve operational issues proactively
• Report regularly to senior management on project performance

• Proven experience as a contracts manager in retail or supermarket fit-out
• Experience managing fast-track projects in live retail environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, procurement, and subcontractor management
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence with willingness to travel nationally

• Previous work with major UK supermarkets
• Trade background, particularly joinery or shopfitting (not essential)
• Experience delivering national rollout programmes

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card (Manager Level)
• Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree) or equivalent experience

• Competitive salary (£45k-£65k OTE depending on experience)
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Flexible hybrid working (home, office, site-based)
• Opportunity to work with major national retail brands
• Long-term career progression within growing business

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in supermarket fit-out, Logical Personnel would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant project experience.