Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Salary: Negotiable, DOE

Speciality: Fit out/Project Management

Join a respected specialist fit-out and project management company based in Carrickfergus. Specialising in delivering high-quality interior fit-outs and project management services across a range of sectors, including commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential. With a strong reputation for excellence, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Carrickfergus. The Contracts Manager will play a key role in overseeing the successful delivery of multiple fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for on-site projects from order stage to completion of defects certificate.

Ensuring client satisfaction and quality finish to improve on customer relationships gaining further work.

Provide a proactive and highly effective service to our clients.

Liaison with other team members in preparation of sub-contract orders, cost comparisons and payments.

Cost reporting to Manager.

Ensuring that all projects are run in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the general housekeeping on site is as expected.

Attendance at site meetings including preparation of all information required for these.

Ensuring cost and waste control.

Assisting in efficiently recording all cost variations and the swift conclusion of final accounts.

To participate and support all Company initiatives with compliance of procedures and requirements for ISO & 45001, FSC and Investors in People Standards.

Be prepared to travel weekly to sites throughout the UK (and Europe) as required.

Any other duties are conducive to the effective operation of the post which the Company deemed to be within the post holder’s competence.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry.

Proven track record of successfully managing fit-out projects from conception to completion.

Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes.

Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to multitask, prioritise workload, and work effectively under pressure.

Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Death in service benefit

Private medical cover

Working from home policy

Discretionary bonus scheme

Long service awards

Paid professional subscriptions

Annual leave (increasing with service)

Cycle to work scheme

Social events

How to apply:

Please send your CV to or call and ask for Richard!

About Black Fox Solutions:

Blackfox Solutions have been working in recruitment since 2010. We have the largest, most established clients and candidates across Northern Ireland and the UK. Our team of dedicated professional Recruitment Consultants work every day alongside companies specialising in specific industries within the private business sectors across Northern Ireland, enabling us to continually provide the most comprehensive list of live jobs currently available throughout the Province.

Full-Time