Roofing Contracts Lead | Projects & Safety Champion

Henley Chase; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for roofing projects across several social housing sites in the UK. You will oversee tenders, manage Contracts Managers & Operation Co-ordinators, plan labour and materials, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining budgets and safety standards.

You will be responsible for RAMS signing, liaising with clients and main contractors, and delivering project updates. SMSTS/SSSTS and drawing-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience within the roofing sector (new build and reroofing social housing contracts).
• Experience with solar installs - Preferred but not essential.
• SMSTS or SSSTS minimum.
• Strong capability in reading drawings, producing quotes, and working to financial budgets.
• Proven ability to manage site teams and lead operational delivery across several locations.
• A good Health and Safety record.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing tenders.
• Overseeing Contracts Managers & Operation Co-ordinators.
• The Contracts managers will run the day to day works with the roofers, and liaise with Ops coordinators for orders etc..
• Planning labour and materials with contracts managers and ensuring that all sites are adequately resourced.
• Securing material prices through merchants.
• Managing stock.
• Attending pre-start meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, and main contractors, attending meetings and providing project updates.
• Checking and signing off RAMS for each site.
• Work with commercial team to monitor budgets, track variations, and manage turnover to maximise profitability.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations (such as CSCS/SSSTS standards in the UK), including risk assessments and site audits.

Job description

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for roofing projects across several social housing sites in the UK. You will oversee tenders, manage Contracts Managers & Operation Co-ordinators, plan labour and materials, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining budgets and safety standards.

You will be responsible for RAMS signing, liaising with clients and main contractors, and delivering project updates. SMSTS/SSSTS and drawing-reading skills are essential.