Contracts Manager

Company: Sphere Solutions
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Retail Supermarkets

Location: South Wales & South West

Salary: £80,000-£100,000 per annum (Permanent)

Freelance Rate: £375 per day

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail supermarket projects across South Wales and the South West.

Working on an established supermarket account, the role will involve managing a variety of projects, including store refits, new-build developments and extensions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong retail construction background to join a busy contractor with a consistent pipeline of work.

Both permanent and freelance opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple supermarket projects across South Wales and the South West.
  • Manage projects including full store refits, extensions and new-build developments.
  • Lead and support Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor health and safety, quality control and compliance across all sites.
  • Identify and manage project risks, variations and delays.
  • Attend site visits and client meetings throughout the region.
  • Oversee project handovers and ensure works are completed to client expectations.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within retail construction, supermarket fit-outs or refurbishment.
  • Experience delivering supermarket refits, extensions and/or new-build projects.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple sites and Site Managers.
  • Good commercial awareness and the ability to manage project budgets and programmes.
  • Excellent client-facing and organisational skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout South Wales and the South West.

Package

Permanent: £80,000-£100,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Freelance: £375 per day.

Ongoing pipeline of work on an established supermarket account.

Varied projects across South Wales and the South West.

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Posted: October 29th, 2026