OverviewContracts Manager - Roofing and Rainscreen Cladding

Location: West Midlands

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple roofing and rainscreen cladding projects across our portfolio. The role requires strong commercial and operational expertise, with responsibility for managing project teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, maintaining quality standards, and achieving programme and budget targets. The successful candidate will act as the primary client contact, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards while protecting the company’s commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

Project and Contract Management:

Oversee the planning, delivery, and completion of roofing and rainscreen cladding contracts.

Delivery and Specifications:

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Team Leadership:

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delegating effectively to Site Managers.

Programme and Reporting:

Prepare, monitor, and update project programmes and progress reports.

Commercial Responsibility:

Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, and reporting.

Procurement and Contracts:

Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts, and performance.

Risk and Change:

Identify and mitigate risks, variations, and potential delays.

Commercial Support:

Work closely with the commercial team to protect and enhance project margins.

Health, Safety and Compliance:

Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and company policies.

RAMS and Safe Working:

Review RAMS and oversee safe working practices across all sites.

Quality Assurance:

Lead on quality assurance, ensuring installations meet industry, manufacturer, and design standards.

Client and Stakeholder Management:

Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders.

Meetings and Updates:

Attend and chair project meetings, providing updates on progress, risks, and solutions.

Relationships:

Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and suppliers.

Team Development:

Manage and support Site Managers, supervisors, and project teams; provide leadership, training, and mentoring to staff.

Culture and Improvement:

Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

Proven track record as a Contracts Manager in roofing and/or rainscreen cladding projects.

Strong technical knowledge of roofing systems (flat, pitched, single ply, liquid) and rainscreen cladding systems (ACM, aluminium, terracotta, stone, high-pressure laminate).

Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration (JCT/NEC).

Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient with IT and project reporting software.

Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black), and First Aid at Work (preferred).

Benefits

Competitive salary package (to be based on experience).

Company car / car allowance.

Pension and healthcare options.

Opportunities for career development within a growing business.

Training and professional development support

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