Contracts Manager in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contractor in the UK is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee significant envelope cladding projects. This role involves risk management, ensuring project efficiency, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong commercial awareness. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25-30 days holiday + Bank Holiday

Pension Scheme

Project Bonus Scheme

Company Bonus Scheme

4 Years Death in Service Cover

Critical illness cover

Team Social Events

Comprehensive in-house and external Training and Development

Access to Udemy and training courses

Charity Fundraising Days

Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' specific experience in envelope cladding.
• Proven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors, and client interactions.
• Must be located within a practical commuting distance to specified regional sites.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing contract and project management of significant envelope cladding schemes.
• Ensuring projects run efficiently within agreed timelines and financial parameters.
• Maintaining effective communication and relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.

Skills

Envelope cladding experience

Risk management

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Technical proficiency

Financial and commercial awareness

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & G as, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

A progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint experienced Contracts Managers to support its continued growth across major facade remediation projects. With confirmed work secured into 2028, this is an opportunity to join a stable, cash rich business that continues to invest in its people, its technology, and the future of safer, better built environments. Head office is in Portsmouth, and for the next two years projects will be concentrated around Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield.

Projects range in value up to £22 million and include complex schemes across residential towers, stadiums, commercial buildings, and public sector assets. The company has built strong, long‑term partnerships with blue‑chip clients and is widely recognised for technical delivery on challenging and sensitive sites.

Now targeting further growth, the company is scaling with purpose, aiming to exceed £50 million turnover this year. Backed by a listed parent group with significant financial strength, it operates with a modern, entrepreneurial approach while maintaining strong family values and a culture of trust and development.

Contracts Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 (DOE)
• 25‑30 days holiday + Bank Holiday
• Hybrid Working Available
• Pension Scheme
• Project Bonus Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 4 Years Death in Service Cover
• Critical illness cover
• Team Social Events
• Company events and supportive social environment
• Comprehensive in‑house and external Training and Development
• Access to Udemy and training courses
• Charity Fundraising Days
• Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Contracts Manager Job Overview

• Overseeing contract and project management of significant envelope cladding schemes.
• Responsible for risk management, site activities, health and safety adherence, and compliance.
• Ensuring projects run efficiently within agreed timelines and financial parameters.
• Maintaining effective communication and relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK as required.

Contracts Manager Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' specific experience in envelope cladding.
• Solid technical and contractual knowledge with strong financial and commercial awareness.
• Proven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors, and client interactions.
• Technical proficiency and a robust understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Must be located within a practical commuting distance to specified regional sites.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Forward workload confirmed into 2028
• Secure financial backing with strong reserves
• Low staff turnover and clear paths for progression
• Structured mentoring and access to coaching
• Real stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three years
• Weekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisions
• Training support, flexible working, and long‑term incentives including shares

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