Contracts Manager

CJS Recruitment Limited; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CJS Recruitment Limited are hiring a Contract Manager to oversee roofing and construction projects from award to completion. The role combines office and site duties across London, Essex and North Kent, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will lead site teams, monitor progress, manage resources, and coordinate with clients, RAMS and SHEQ. Experience in roofing/construction contracts is essential.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certificate and NVQ Level 6/7 required.
• Experience managing roofing and construction contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety and programme.
• Coordinate site managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors on live projects.
• Monitor labour levels and ensure sufficient resources meet programme dates.
• Liaise with clients, contract administrators, residents and other contractors on site.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, scaffold inspections and site documentation are in place.
• Monitor workmanship and arrange defects rectification.
• Provide regular project updates on progress, risks and upcoming activities.
• Manage projects through to practical completion and close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Site supervision

Education

NVQ Level 6/7

SMSTS Certificate

Job description

CJS Recruitment are currently hiring for Contract Managers.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing roofing and construction projects from contract award through to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards while maintaining strong client relationships.

This position will be both office-based and site-based, which can include areas in London, Essex and North Kent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety and programme
• Coordinate Site Managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors across live projects
• Monitor labour levels and ensure sufficient resources are in place to meet programme dates
• Liaise with clients, Contract Administrators, residents/RLOs and other contractors regarding site issues.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, scaffold inspections and other site documentation are in place where applicable.
• Monitor workmanship and arrange for defects/snags to be rectified promptly.
• Carry out inspections and ensure works are ready for client inspection.
• Monitor variations and additional works, ensuring instructions and associated records are captured.
• Keep photographic and written records of progress, delays, variations and site conditions.
• Monitor resident/customer issues and ensure complaints or access problems are dealt with.
• Coordinate with SHEQ teams and close out actions arising from audits or inspections.
• Ensure client instructions are communicated clearly to the site team and supply chain.
• Provide regular project updates covering progress, labour, risks, issues and upcoming activities.
• Manage projects through to practical completion and final close-out.

Requirements:

• SMSTS Certificate and NVQ Level 6/7.
• Experience managing roofing and construction contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.