Contracts Manager - Cladding & Facades
Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in cladding and façade systems to join a growing and dynamic principal contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the UK.
Operating across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and industrial, the business has built a reputation for delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and to exacting standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of multiple façade and external envelope projects, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee multiple cladding and façade projects simultaneously, ensuring programme, quality, and commercial targets are met
Manage project teams including Site Managers, subcontractors, and specialist façade contractors
Lead client liaison, maintaining strong working relationships and ensuring expectations are exceeded
Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards
Drive programme delivery, resolving technical and logistical challenges proactively
Manage budgets, procurement, and cost control across projects
Review and coordinate design information, ensuring buildability and compliance
Support pre-construction activities including tender reviews and value engineering
Requirements
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within cladding, façades, or external envelope works
Strong knowledge of façade systems (e.g. rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, SFS, remediation works)
Demonstrable experience delivering projects as a main contractor or specialist façade contractor
Excellent understanding of UK building regulations, particularly fire compliance and façade safety
Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Relevant construction qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid preferred
About the Company
This established principal contractor has been delivering construction projects since 2007, earning a reputation for being proactive, adaptable, and detail-focused, with a strong emphasis on long-term client relationships and collaboration.
With in-house pre-construction capabilities and experience across diverse sectors, the company consistently delivers high-quality, sustainable, and technically complex projects.
A strong health & safety culture and commitment to excellence underpin everything they do.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile façade and remediation projects
Career progression within a growing contractor
Supportive, team-oriented working environment
Long-term pipeline of secured work
Apply Now
If you are a Contracts Manager with a strong background in cladding and façades looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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