About Oakley Food Projects
Oakley Food Projects Ltd is a family-owned turnkey design and build specialist delivering construction, mechanical and electrical solutions to food and beverage manufacturers across the UK.
From concept design through to factory fit-out, we provide fully integrated project delivery for complex industrial production environments.
About the Role
Oakley Food Projects is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of commercial fit-out projects across the UK.
You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
The role involves managing approximately 2–3 projects at a time, with weekly site visits and at least 1 day a week in the office based in Winnersh, Wokingham.
You will also be responsible for the commercials and financials of the projects, including managing gross profit margins, forecasting, and budgeting project revenue on a monthly basis. Therefore willingness to travel, as well as experienced within project financial management is a must.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of multiple fit-out projects (typically 2–3 at a time).
- Develop and manage project programmes, schedules, and critical paths.
- Lead Site Managers and coordinate subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Manage project budgets, valuations, and gross profit performance.
- Provide regular progress updates to clients and company directors.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and CDM regulations.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and programme adherence.
Experience Required
- Minimum 2 years’ project or contracts management experience within the construction or commercial fit-out sector.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors.
- Good understanding of construction programmes and project scheduling.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations
- SMSTS Certification
- CITB management training
- Project Management qualification
Attributes
- Align with our core values: pragmatic, purposeful and energetic.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Commercial awareness.
- Team collaboration.
- Attention to detail.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Collaborative, hands-on working culture.
- Growth by Sharing bonus scheme upon completion of 6-month probationary period.
- Expenses for travel.
- Daily food allowance.
- AXA health insurance with optional family bolt-on.
- Standard pension contributions.
Apply today with a copy of your CV and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £85,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Contract management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
