Contracts Manager - Roofing & Cladding

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the roofing and cladding sector seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee various projects. The role involves managing industrial roofing and wall cladding projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while coordinating teams and maintaining safety standards.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension contribution

Long-term position

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Proven background in roofing and cladding, with strong industrial roofing experience.
• Ability to manage several live jobs at once.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple live projects primarily across the North West.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensuring site works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor in the roofing and cladding sector, delivering projects across the North West and further afield. Due to a strong order book and ongoing growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a mix of industrial roofing and wall cladding projects, including both new build and refurbishment schemes.

The Role

The role involves managing a range of roofing and cladding projects, with a focus on industrial roofing. This includes flat and pitched roofing systems on commercial and industrial buildings. It also covers external wall cladding systems such as rainscreen, composite panels, and other lightweight façades. Projects typically range from £250k to £2m, with several running concurrently at different stages throughout the year.

Responsibilities

As Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Managing multiple live projects, primarily across the North West
2. Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
3. Leading project programming, sequencing, and resourcing
4. Attending pre-start and progress meetings with clients and main contractors
5. Ensuring site works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
6. Reviewing RAMS and supporting health and safety compliance across sites
7. Working with estimators and QSs to manage costs, variations, and margins
8. Maintaining strong communication with site supervisors, the commercial team, and directors
9. Reporting progress, risks, and updates regularly to the senior leadership team

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven background in roofing and cladding, with strong industrial roofing experience
• Experience delivering projects from start to finish
• Ability to manage several live jobs at once
• Good knowledge of various roofing systems such as single ply, built-up, and standing seam
• Comfortable working on both new build and refurbishment schemes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

What’s on Offer

The company offers:

• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension contribution
• Long-term position within a busy, growing contractor
• Supportive management team with a solid reputation in the industry