Contracts Manager

We Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of our client, a leading provider of commercial flat roofing systems and solutions across the UK.

With extensive industry knowledge, technical expertise, and a strong track record of successful projects, they have earned a reputation as one of the leading contractors in the commercial flat roofing sector.

The Role:

Oversee and manage the delivery of roofing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role combines project management, procurement, and contract law knowledge, focusing on managing contracts and relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Oversight:

• Manage multiple flat roofing projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Monitor daily operations and the overall progress of roofing installation or repair work.

2. Contract Management:

• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations are met, including terms, timelines, and quality standards.

3. Budget & Cost Control:

• Monitor project budgets, track spending, and ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.

4. Quality Control & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure all work meets regulatory standards and quality requirements for flat roofing installations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and enforce safety measures on-site.

5. Team Leadership & Communication:

• Recruit sub-contract labour as required.
• Supervise project teams, subcontractors, and labourers, ensuring they have the resources needed to complete their work effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing progress reports, addressing concerns, and handling issues as they arise.

6. Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks associated with the project and implement mitigation strategies.

7. Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Coordinate material deliveries, subcontractor schedules, and inspections.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: Several years in roofing or construction management, with a focus on flat roofing systems.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of flat roofing systems, including materials, installation techniques, and industry standards.

Project Management: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Health & Safety: Awareness of site safety regulations and the ability to implement safety measures on construction sites.

Communication Skills: Effective communication with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, often requiring negotiation skills.

Ideal Candidate:

Must have a practical understanding of flat roofing systems, such as single-ply membranes, builtup roofs (BUR), modified bitumen, cold applied liquids & hot melt.

• Strong project management experience in commercial roofing projects.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making abilities, with a focus on client satisfaction and problem-solving.
• IT skills including the use of Excel, Outlook OneDrive etc.

In this role, the Contract Manager is essential to ensuring the smooth execution of flat roofing projects, balancing cost control with high-quality outcomes, while adhering to legal, safety, and environmental regulations.