Contracts Manager- Facades

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company bonus scheme

Death in service cover

Critical illness cover

Aviva Smart Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple façade, cladding and external envelope projects across the UK. You will be hands-on on site, lead site teams and coordinate with subcontractors and clients to drive performance from pre-construction through to handover.

The role is office near Portsmouth with hybrid/remote working and frequent UK travel. A strong track record in specialist contracting and excellent client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel nationwide is required.
• Strong experience delivering façade, cladding, roofing or external envelope projects.
• Proven experience as Contracts Manager or equivalent.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Hands-on, on-site leadership of site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple façade, cladding and external envelope projects.
• Provide strong day-to-day leadership across site teams, driving programme, productivity and construction methods.
• Maintain a visible on-site presence, working with Site Managers, Supervisors and vendors.
• Lead projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Develop and manage programmes, sequencing and delivery plans.
• Coordinate design, procurement, commercial and site teams to keep progress
• Chair progress meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against milestones and implement recovery strategies as needed.
• Resolve site issues quickly and practically while maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Support commercial teams with cost control and variations.
• Mentor and develop Site Managers and other delivery staff.

Skills

Travel nationwide

Facade/cladding experience

Contract management

Pre-construction to handover

Site leadership

Programs & planning

Client-facing skills

Health & safety focus

Job description

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most progressive principal contractors, operating at the forefront of the façade remediation and external envelope sector.

The successful Contracts Manager will play a key role in overseeing the delivery of multiple projects across the UK. This is a genuinely hands‑on Contracts Manager position, combining senior project oversight with a strong presence on site and direct involvement in driving teams, programme and delivery.

Backed by a publicly listed parent group with turnover exceeding £600 million and strong financial reserves, the business combines the stability of an established group with the pace and flexibility of a specialist contractor. With projects secured into 2029 and values reaching circa £22 million, this is a business offering genuine long-term stability and progression.

The company is also known for doing things differently. Its Contracts Managers are expected to be visible, hands‑on and actively involved in solving problems on site, working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and clients to drive projects forward.

Contracts Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 DOE (open to discussion)
• Office near Portsmouth- flexible with hybrid/remote working & nationwide projects
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Loyalty incentives increasing holiday entitlement up to 30 days
• Christmas shutdown
• Company bonus scheme
• Project and departmental bonus schemes
• Personal reward scheme
• Company share/LTIP opportunities
• Death in service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Aviva Smart Health and wellbeing support
• Mentor, coaching and personal development programmes
• Monthly internal training, Udemy and CPD courses
• Financial support for professional studies
• Department social budgets and regular company events
• Charity fundraising days

Contracts Manager - Job Overview

• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple façade, cladding and external envelope projects
• Provide strong day-to-day leadership across site teams, driving programme, productivity and construction methodology
• Maintain a visible and hands‑on presence on site, working directly with Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and operatives
• Lead projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Develop and manage programmes, sequencing, logistics and project delivery plans
• Coordinate design, procurement, commercial and site teams to keep projects progressing
• Chair progress meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
• Monitor progress against programme and contractual milestones, implementing recovery strategies where required
• Take ownership of site‑based issues, resolving problems quickly and practically
• Maintain strong standards across health and safety, quality and workmanship
• Support commercial teams with cost control, variations, procurement and project performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
• Mentor and develop Site Managers and other members of the project delivery team

Contracts Manager - Requirements

• Willingness to travel nationwide
• Strong experience delivering projects within façade, cladding, roofing or the wider external envelope sector
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or equivalent
• Proven experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Strong site management and construction delivery background
• Confident leading Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams
• Strong understanding of programmes, sequencing, logistics, quality and health & safety
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of contract performance and project costs
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• A hands‑on, proactive approach with the ability to get out on site and drive issues through to resolution
• Experience within a specialist contractor or principal contractor environment preferred

What makes this opportunity different?

• Secure workload and confirmed projects extending into 2029
• Financial backing from a £600m+ publicly listed group
• Projects ranging up to circa £22 million
• A genuinely hands‑on Contracts Manager position rather than a purely administrative or contractual role
• Strong involvement in the day-to-day delivery and leadership of projects
• Genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
• A progressive culture where employee feedback directly influences senior management
• Significant investment in training, coaching and personal development
• Strong internal progression, with senior leaders having developed through the business
• Specialist façade and envelope expertise retained in-house
• A modern approach to construction, commercial management and project delivery