Hands-On Contracts Manager – Facades & External Envelope

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

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.