Contracts Manager - Roofing & Cladding

Proman; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

High-profile projects

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Proman, a well-established contractor in the building envelope sector, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead roofing, cladding and rainscreen façade projects across the UK.

You will oversee multiple projects from award to practical completion, coordinating clients, site teams, subcontractors and commercial teams to deliver safely, on time and within budget. The role offers long-term progression in a growing business with a diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within roofing, cladding or façade sectors.
• Strong knowledge of roof refurbishment projects.
• Experience delivering new build roofing schemes.
• Demonstrable experience managing cladding and rainscreen façade projects.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple roofing, cladding and rainscreen projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project delivery from contract award to practical completion.
• Develop and monitor project programmes and resource requirements.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with health and safety requirements.
• Attend client meetings, progress meetings and site reviews.
• Monitor project performance, costs and programme milestones.
• Support procurement activities and material scheduling.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Programme management

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Quality delivery

Job description

A well-established specialist contractor within the building envelope sector is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of roofing, cladding and rainscreen façade projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially aware Contracts Manager to join a growing business delivering both new build and refurbishment schemes across a variety of sectors including commercial, industrial, residential, education and healthcare.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take full responsibility for managing multiple projects from pre-start through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will work closely with clients, site teams, subcontractors, designers and commercial departments to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple roofing, cladding and rainscreen projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project delivery from contract award through to practical completion.
• Develop and monitor project programmes and resource requirements.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with all health and safety requirements.
• Attend client meetings, progress meetings and site reviews.
• Monitor project performance, costs and programme milestones.
• Work closely with commercial teams regarding variations, valuations and project profitability.
• Support procurement activities and material scheduling.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the roofing, cladding or façade sector.
• Strong knowledge of roof refurbishment projects.
• Experience delivering new build roofing schemes.
• Demonstrable experience managing cladding and rainscreen façade projects.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Desirable Experience

• Composite cladding systems
• Rainscreen façade systems
• Standing seam roofing
• Built-up roofing systems
• SFS framing systems
• Recladding and remediation projects
• Main contractor and specialist contractor environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Diverse portfolio of high-profile projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business

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