Training / Assistant Contracts Manager
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Baldock, SG7 6NG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ENH-6865-2 |
Summary
Training / Assistant Contracts Manager (Fit Out and Refurbishment)
Progression role | Office and Site-based | London and Home Counties | High-quality projects
Ready to step up from site into management?
If you've built solid experience on site as a Skilled Tradesperson, Working Supervisor, or Junior Site Manager, and you're ready to move into a role where you can run projects, lead teams, and build a long-term career in management, this could be the perfect next step.
Our client is an established Principal Contractor delivering high-quality fit out and refurbishment projects across London and the surrounding counties. Their goal is simple - make construction as smooth and stress-free as possible for their clients, and it's working. Over 85% of their work is repeat business, meaning you'll be joining a company with strong relationships, a great reputation, and a steady pipeline of exciting projects.
They are now looking for a capable, energetic Trainee / Assistant Contracts Manager to join their team, working closely with the Senior Contracts Managers and Directors. You'll be supported, trained, and given the chance to develop quickly into a key part of the delivery team.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a hands-on role in helping deliver projects from start to finish with the support of an experienced team around you.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with their supply chain and subcontractors.
- Helping to prepare and manage project programmes.
- Supporting design coordination and design management.
- Managing change control and document control.
- Coordinating labour and subcontract teams to hit key programme dates.
- Preparing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for labour-only and subcontract works.
- Undertaking material take-offs, ordering materials, and supporting subcontract order processes.
- Ensuring works are completed on time, safely, and to a high standard.
- Driving quality on site and aiming for snag-free handovers.
- Understanding project budgets and working with the commercial team to help control costs.
- Taking a lead on projects day-to-day, keeping communication clear and professional at all times.
What They're Looking For:
- This role suits someone who's confident on site, wants more responsibility, and is ready to grow into Contracts Management.
- Construction industry experience (site-based background is ideal).
- Able to understand technical details and drawings.
- Pride in delivering a high-quality finish.
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage your workload.
- Calm under pressure and able to work well as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- A genuine desire to learn - full training will be provided.
- Experience in fit out and refurbishment (commercial/office) is a big advantage, and any new-build exposure is a bonus.
What You'll Get In Return
Our client offers a strong package and a clear path to progress:
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle
- Pension contributions
- Healthcare package
- Death in service insurance
- Bonus scheme up to 10% of salary
- Funded training and further education
- A supportive team where you can progress quickly as the company grows
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn fast, step up into management, and work on high-quality projects with a strong team behind you, our client would love to hear from you.