Senior Roofing Projects & Contracts Lead

INDUSTRIAL ROOFING SERVICES (NORTH EAST) LIMITED; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonus

Job summary

INDUSTRIAL ROOFING SERVICES NORTH EAST LTD is seeking a senior Roofing Operations & Contracts Manager to lead day-to-day operations, oversee multiple roofing projects, and ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget. You will manage teams, subcontractors, procurement, and client liaison from our North East base.

The role emphasizes strong commercial awareness, RAMS compliance, and a practical, proactive leadership style suited to a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within industrial and/or commercial roofing.
• Previous experience in a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, Operations Manager or similar senior position.
• Strong technical knowledge of roofing systems and construction.
• Experience managing roofing teams and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and profitability.
• Experience dealing directly with customers and principal contractors.
• Good understanding of construction health & safety requirements.
• Experience with RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• A practical and proactive approach.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Relevant construction qualifications, SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS and other industry qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple industrial and commercial roofing projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and subcontractors; manage procurement and programme.
• Regular site visits and ensure works progress as planned; resolve operational issues.
• Monitor costs and variations; assist with estimating and final accounts.
• Maintain safety compliance; RAMS and project documentation.

Skills

Roofing experience

Contracts management

Health & safety

RAMS & site docs

Client liaison

Budgeting/profitability

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Problem solving

IT & admin

Driving licence

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS

Construction qualifications

Job description

INDUSTRIAL ROOFING SERVICES NORTH EAST LTD is seeking a senior Roofing Operations & Contracts Manager to lead day-to-day operations, oversee multiple roofing projects, and ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget. You will manage teams, subcontractors, procurement, and client liaison from our North East base.

The role emphasizes strong commercial awareness, RAMS compliance, and a practical, proactive leadership style suited to a growing contractor.