Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager
Industrial Roofing & Cladding Contractor – Greater Manchester
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + progression to Contracts Director
About the Company
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.
The Role
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
Excellent client-facing skills
SMSTS
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Salary £60,000 – £65,000
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
Career Progression
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!
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