Contracts manager

Contracts Manager (ContractsManager1604) Greater Manchester, England

Industrial Roofing & Cladding Contractor – Greater Manchester
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + progression to Contracts Director

A well-established specialist contractor delivering industrial and commercial roofing, cladding, and sheeting solutions across the UK. The business provides full building envelope packages including composite panels, standing seam roofing, refurbishment works, and rainscreen systems.

Projects are typically large commercial and industrial buildings, including warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and logistics environments. The company has a strong pipeline of work and is continuing to grow.

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in roofing, cladding, and sheeting to oversee multiple commercial and industrial projects. This is a senior operational role with clear progression to Contracts Director within a few years.

You will take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-start through to completion, ensuring safety, programme, quality, and commercial performance across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple roofing and cladding contracts simultaneously
• Overseeing industrial and commercial projects (warehouses, manufacturing, logistics)
• Programme planning and resource allocation
• Managing Site Managers, Supervisors, and subcontractors
• Client liaison and stakeholder management
• Ensuring HSE compliance and safe systems of work
• Monitoring budgets, variations, and cost control
• Procurement of materials and subcontract packages
• Attending pre-start meetings and progress reviews
• Ensuring quality installation of roofing, cladding, and sheeting systems
• Supporting pre-construction and tender handovers
• Driving projects through to practical completion

Requirements

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager in roofing, cladding, or sheeting
• Strong background in industrial/commercial roofing projects
• Experience delivering warehouse or large envelope packages
• Experience with composite panels, standing seam, rainscreen, single ply
• Knowledge of Kingspan / Tata / Euroclad type systems
• Progression ambitions toward senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple live sites
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control
• SMSTS
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Clear pathway to Contracts Director
• Long-term career growth within a specialist contractor
• Established pipeline of industrial/warehouse projects
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Autonomy to run projects

This role is designed as a succession position, with the successful candidate expected to progress into a Contracts Director role as the business continues to grow.

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on 07701 232548 or apply with your CV to daniel.addison@bcuk.co.uk

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.