Contracts Manager

Linear Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager – Pitched Roofing to oversee a portfolio of roofing contracts across the Midlands. Based at the Nottingham area, you will lead site teams and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You should have strong pitched roofing expertise (slating/tiling) and proven experience in contract management for housing associations or similar clients.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pitched roofing, especially slating and tiling.
• Experience managing roofing contracts, preferably in social housing.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple pitched roofing contracts across the Midlands, including repairs and full roof replacements.
• Oversee directly employed operatives and subcontractors across sites.
• Plan and programme works to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety and compliance on site.
• Manage costs, valuations and financial performance of contracts.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting using digital systems.

Skills

Pitched roofing knowledge

Team management

Contract management

Health & safety

Budgeting

CRM / project planning software

Tools

CRM systems

Project planning software

Job description

Location: Nottingham / Midlands (with travel to sites throughout the region)
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Car / Allowance: Company car or £4,500 annual car allowance

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager – Pitched Roofing to join an established and growing roofing and construction business, managing a portfolio of roofing contracts across the Midlands.

The role will focus on the delivery of volume-based roofing programmes, including repairs, maintenance and full roof replacements for housing associations and other clients within the social housing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in pitched roofing, particularly slating and tiling, who can combine their technical knowledge with effective contract management and leadership skills.

Ideally, you will have come from a roofing trade background, giving you the practical understanding and technical expertise needed to manage multiple teams, subcontractors and projects successfully.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of roofing contracts from initial planning through to completion. You will oversee site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of workmanship.

You will be expected to take ownership of your contracts, proactively identify potential challenges and ensure that resources, labour and materials are effectively planned to meet programme requirements and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple pitched roofing contracts across the Midlands, overseeing repairs, maintenance and full roof replacement programmes.
• Coordinate and manage directly employed operatives and subcontractors across multiple sites.
• Plan, programme and phase works to ensure contractual deadlines and performance targets are achieved.
• Undertake regular site visits to monitor progress, quality of workmanship, productivity and health and safety compliance.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with specifications, method statements, risk assessments and relevant regulations.
• Manage contract costs, budgets, valuations and financial performance, ensuring projects remain commercially viable.
• Prepare and review estimates, tenders, quotations and priced contracts where required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, housing associations, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure materials, plant, equipment and labour are available when required to avoid delays and maintain productivity.
• Monitor contract performance against agreed KPIs and client requirements.
• Review job costs regularly, identify variations and ensure works are accurately recorded and invoiced.
• Ensure accurate reporting and up-to-date records are maintained using the relevant digital systems and CRM.
• Support the development, training and performance of site teams, including apprentices.
• Promote a positive health, safety, quality and environmental culture across all sites.
• Identify opportunities to improve working practices, operational efficiency and standards of service.

About You

We are looking for a confident and organised Contracts Manager who has extensive knowledge of pitched roofing and the ability to manage multiple contracts and teams effectively.

Essential requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of pitched roofing, particularly slating and tiling.
• Previous experience managing roofing contracts, ideally within social housing or a similar environment.
• Ideally from a roofing trade background, with the practical knowledge to understand and resolve technical issues on site.
• Proven experience managing multiple teams, subcontractors and projects simultaneously.
• Good understanding of roofing repairs, maintenance and full roof replacement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within the construction industry.
• Ability to plan and programme works effectively, managing resources to meet deadlines and contractual targets.
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting, cost control and monitoring contract performance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using IT systems and digital tools to manage programmes, monitor progress and maintain accurate project records.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Midlands.

Personal Attributes

You will be a proactive and hands‑on individual who takes ownership of your responsibilities and leads from the front.

You should be confident making decisions, resolving problems and anticipating potential challenges before they impact on programme delivery. Strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to motivate teams, maintain high standards and build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, technically capable and takes pride in delivering quality work safely, efficiently and on time.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum.
• Company car or £4,500 annual car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (some annual leave may be reserved for the Christmas period).
• Pension scheme.
• An opportunity to join an established and growing business.
• A varied role with responsibility for a portfolio of roofing contracts across the Midlands.

Working Arrangements

• Base location: Nottingham office, Hucknall.
• Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 8.00am–5.00pm; Friday, 8.00am–4.00pm.
• Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet the demands of the role.
• The position is subject to a three-month probationary period.

If you have a strong background in pitched roofing, understand the technical requirements of slating and tiling, and have the experience to manage multiple teams and deliver large-scale roofing programmes, we would be keen to hear from you.