Contracts Manager - Cladding/Recladding

Universal Enterprises International; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist façades contractor in the South West is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee cladding and re-cladding projects. The role involves ensuring successful delivery, managing resources and budgets, and maintaining client relationships. Strong knowledge of building safety and façade performance requirements is essential. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for long-term progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Long-term progression opportunities

Ownership of key regional projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in façades or specialist envelope works.
• Strong understanding of modern building safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple cladding projects safely and profitably.
• Manage programme, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Act as main contact for clients and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Experience as a Contracts Manager

Knowledge of re-cladding/remediation regulations

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

We're working closely with a specialist façades contractor who deliver high-quality cladding and re-cladding schemes across the South West. Due to a strong project pipeline and continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live projects and support ongoing framework commitments.

Role Overview

You'll take responsibility for the successful delivery of several cladding and re-cladding projects, ensuring they run safely, profitably, and to programme. This includes supervising Site Managers, liaising with clients and principal contractors, and ensuring compliance with all building safety and reclad-specific regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple live cladding/re-cladding schemes across the South West.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers, Project Managers, and installation teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, principal contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all projects comply with fire safety, remediation, and façade performance requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance, procurement, and package coordination.
• Prepare and review RAMS, H&S documentation, and progress reporting.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance.
• Support tender handovers, pre-construction input, and value-engineering discussions.
• Oversee variations, commercial changes, and work closely with the commercial team to protect margins.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with company standards and industry best practice.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within façades, cladding, or specialist envelope works.
• Strong knowledge of re-cladding/remediation regulations and modern building safety standards.
• Strong client-facing skills, able to maintain and build relationships.
• Excellent understanding of programmes, commercial awareness, and project reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West.

What's on Offer

• A secure and growing regional pipeline of façade and remediation works.
• Competitive salary and package.
• Long-term progression within a well-structured and respected specialist contractor.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key regional projects with autonomy