Contracts Manager (Carpentry / Roofing)

Roundhouse recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee subcontractor delivery on roofing projects in the Manchester/Liverpool/Preston region. This role offers autonomy, extensive training, and a clear path to Senior Contracts Manager. Candidates should have a carpentry/joinery background and experience managing subcontractors. Salary is £40,000 - £43,000 plus bonus and benefits, including a fully financed vehicle and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Fully financed vehicle

30+ days holiday

Extensive training & development

Qualifications

• Preferred carpentry, joinery or timber background.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors on residential projects.
• Valid CSCS/CPCS/NPORS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors on multiple projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Lead site meetings, track schedules, and update clients.
• Ensure adherence to contracts and health & safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Subcontractor Management

Project Delivery

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager ( Construction / Carpentry) – Roofing | Manchester / Liverpool / Preston region

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 + Bonus + Fully Financed Vehicle + 30+ Days Holiday + Training & Development

Take ownership of subcontractor delivery with full autonomy, progression and training. This contracts manager role offers full autonomy, variety and flexibility across building projects, along with long-term development opportunities into Senior Contracts Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors on multiple projects, ensuring quality, compliance and safe delivery
• Lead site meetings, track schedules, and provide clear client updates
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to contracts, specifications and H&S standards
• Provide oversight of carpentry/timber panel installations and resolve issues on site
• Monitor risk, flag potential delays and keep projects moving forward

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Fully financed vehicle
• 30+ days holiday (increasing with service)
• Extensive training & development (SMSTS, NEBOSH, Crane Lift Planning, and more)
• Clear progression into Senior Contracts Manager position and beyond
• Health & wellbeing benefits, long service awards and staff rewards platform

About You

• Carpentry, joinery or timber background preferred
• Track record managing subcontractors on residential projects
• CSCS/CPCS/NPORS
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident leader, capable of building strong relationships with subcontractors and clients

Contracts Manager with a Carpentry/Joinery background to manage subcontractors delivering roofing/offsite packages on residential projects. Autonomy, training, progression to Senior Contracts Manager.

Apply now to step into a Contracts Manager role with autonomy, development and progression.

Keywords: Contracts Manager, Roofing, Carpentry, Timber Systems, Subcontractor Management, Project Delivery, Offsite Construction, Joinery, CSCS, CPCS, NPORS, SMSTS, NEBOSH, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston

This position is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment, acting as an employment agency

Note: EEO statements and compliant employment notices are maintained as part of the posting.