Contracts Manager - Facades And Cladding

Brown and Wills Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Brown and Wills Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of external envelope projects across the UK. You will lead delivery teams, manage complex supply chains and maintain strong client relationships with tier-one clients and developers.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of rainscreen cladding systems, render, and SFS, plus formal contract literacy (JCT/NEC) and safety qualifications. Travelling nationwide will be expected.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in cladding, façade, or roofing main contractor.
• Deep technical understanding of rainscreen cladding, composite panels, render and SFS.
• Strong literacy in JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Excellent client-facing skills with ability to manage multiple tier-one relationships.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: oversee multi-site operations from pre-construction to on-time delivery.
• Commercial & Programme Control: monitor variations, budgets and KPIs to safeguard margins.
• Quality & Compliance: ensure installations meet CWCT guidelines and Building Safety Act 2022 frameworks.
• Subcontractor Management: coordinate cladding, façade and scaffolding packages.
• Health & Safety: drive a safety culture and comply with CDM 2015.

Skills

Contract management

Client liaison

Leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

About the Client

We are partnering with a leading building envelope main contractor specialising in complex façade systems and rainscreen cladding. Known for delivering high-profile new-build commercial schemes and major high-rise remediation/re-cladding projects, they boast an exceptional reputation for safety, innovation, and project excellence.

Due to a growing national pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live projects simultaneously from contract award through to handover.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will hold full operational and commercial accountability for a portfolio of external envelope projects across the UK. You will lead project delivery teams, manage sophisticated supply chains, and act as the principal point of contact for tier-one clients and developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Oversee multi-site operations from pre-construction, mobilization, and design coordination through to successful on-time delivery.
• Commercial & Programme Control: Partner with the commercial team to monitor project variations, manage budgets, track operational KPIs, and safeguard margins.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all installations adhere rigidly to project specifications, CWCT guidelines, and the latest Building Safety Act 2022 frameworks (including PAS 9980 / FRAEW criteria on remediation works).
• Subcontractor Management: Coordinate, program, and manage specialist cladding, façade, and scaffolding packages.
• Health & Safety: Drive an uncompromising health and safety culture on site, ensuring strict compliance with CDM 2015 duty-holder regulations.

About You

The successful candidate will be a driven operational leader with deep technical expertise in the external envelope sector.

Required Criteria

• Proven track record as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to step up within a cladding, façade, or roofing main contractor.
• Deep technical understanding of diverse systems: rainscreen cladding, composite panels, render, and SFS.
• Strong literacy in JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to manage multiple tier-one main contractor relationships simultaneously.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid qualifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence and a complete willingness to travel nationally to support regional projects.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive base salary with structured annual reviews.
• Company car or cash allowance option.
• Company performance related bonuses.
• Private medical insurance and company pension scheme.