Contracts Manager (Cladding & Roofing)

Winsearch; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Job summary

Winsearch UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for an industrial roofing and cladding contractor based in Leeds. The role manages multiple live projects from start to finish, coordinating labour, materials, access, and programme while ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Long-term progression toward director-level roles is possible. The position offers a permanent, on-site role with a company van provided and exposure to varied industrial and commercial projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience within roofing, cladding or the wider building envelope sector.
• 5+ years’ experience in Contracts Management within the envelope sector
• Strong background in industrial or commercial roofing and cladding
• Experience managing multiple contracts at once
• Good technical understanding of roofing and wall cladding systems
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage programme, cost and quality
• Confidence in managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ability to work independently without heavy day-to-day support

Responsibilities

• Managing industrial roofing and cladding contracts from start to finish
• Overseeing multiple live projects simultaneously
• Planning labour, materials, access and programme requirements
• Managing site teams and subcontractors
• Liaising with clients, main contractors and suppliers
• Attending site meetings and progress meetings
• Monitoring programme, quality, health and safety, and commercial performance
• Identifying and resolving issues before they become bigger problems
• Supporting project handovers, variations and close‑out
• Helping bring structure and consistency as the business grows

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Client-facing

Project coordination

Independent work

Job description

Contracts Manager – Industrial Roofing & Cladding

Location: Leeds

Salary: GBP 50,000 per annum

Company van provided

Winsearch UK is proud to partner with a growing industrial roofing and cladding contractor based in Leeds, looking for an experienced Contracts Manager.

My client delivers commercial and industrial roofing and cladding projects across the UK, including new build, refurbishment, maintenance and reactive works. They have built a strong reputation for quality, safety and reliable project delivery, working on projects valued up to around GBP 1m.

The role

This is a full Contracts Manager role, not a step‑up position.

We seek someone with proven experience managing roofing and cladding contracts, who can take ownership of projects from the outset.

You will manage multiple live projects, coordinate labour, materials, access, programme and client communication, while ensuring safe, timely and high‑standard delivery.

Long‑term, this role offers the possibility of progression towards a director‑level position.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing industrial roofing and cladding contracts from start to finish
• Overseeing multiple live projects simultaneously
• Planning labour, materials, access and programme requirements
• Managing site teams and subcontractors
• Liaising with clients, main contractors and suppliers
• Attending site meetings and progress meetings
• Monitoring programme, quality, health and safety, and commercial performance
• Identifying and resolving issues before they become bigger problems
• Supporting project handovers, variations and close‑out
• Helping bring structure and consistency as the business grows

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years’ experience within roofing, cladding or the wider building envelope sector
• 5+ years’ experience in Contracts Management within the envelope sectorStrong background in industrial or commercial roofing and cladding
• Experience managing multiple contracts at once
• Good technical understanding of roofing and wall cladding systems
• Strong client‑facing and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage programme, cost and quality
• Confidence in managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ability to work independently without heavy day‑to‑day support

The type of person who will thrive

This role suits an experienced Contracts Manager who wants more ownership and long‑term progression. We do not want someone junior who needs training. The ideal candidate meets the pressures of managing multiple live projects and can add value quickly, with ambition to progress to a senior/director role as the business grows.

What’s on offer

• GBP 50,000 per annum
• Company van provided
• Permanent role within a growing specialist contractor
• Opportunity to work across varied industrial and commercial roofing/cladding projects
• Direct involvement with senior management
• Long‑term development path towards a senior leadership position

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager from the industrial roofing, cladding or building envelope sector and you’re looking for a role with genuine progression, get in touch with Winsearch UK for a confidential chat.