Contracts Manager

Position: Contracts Manager

Location: East of Scotland

Salary: -55,000 to -60,000

Planning your next move for the new year? A specialist roofing and cladding contractor is building its team in the East of Scotland and wants an experienced Contracts Manager on board for January or February 2027. That lead time gives the right candidate space to work their notice and finish current projects properly before stepping in.

The business delivers roofing and cladding packages for main contractors and direct clients across commercial and industrial sectors, covering felt and flat roofing, built-up systems, single ply, aluminium standing seam and rainscreen cladding. You might run several contracts at once, or take the lead on one large scheme, depending on the pipeline.

This is a hands-on management role with daily site presence. You will lead Site Supervisors and subcontractors, control cost and programme, and act as the main point of contact for clients from award through to final account.

Contracts Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: -55,000 to -60,000 (DOE)
• 34 Days Holiday incl. Bank Holidays
• Full-time, permanent position
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing support with industry training, tickets and accreditations

Contracts Manager Job Overview

• Manage multiple roofing and cladding contracts, or one large scheme, from contract award through to final account
• Lead site teams daily, including Site Supervisors and subcontractors
• Deliver every project safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standard
• Prepare and monitor project programmes and progress reports
• Oversee cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Manage procurement of materials and subcontract packages alongside the in-house procurement team
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, architects and suppliers throughout delivery
• Run progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate project risks, and resolve technical and operational issues on site
• Ensure QA procedures, inspections and hold points are carried out and documented
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies
• Support the pre-construction and estimating teams where required
• Build strong client relationships that drive repeat business
• Lead project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Contracts Manager Requirements

• HNC, HND or Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline
• SMSTS, CSCS Card (Manager level) and First Aid certification
• Proven track record managing multiple contracts simultaneously, from pre-construction through to handover
• Experience in both main contractor and subcontractor environments
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, valuations and variations
• In-depth understanding of roofing and cladding systems such as felt and flat roofing, built-up, single ply, aluminium standing seam and rainscreen
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, envelope detailing and quality control procedures
• Experience managing on-site labour, plant and materials within budget
• Strong leadership, negotiation and client-facing communication skills
• Confident with Excel, Word, SharePoint and OneDrive for reporting
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites throughout Scotland

Desirable

• 5+ years'' experience in roofing and cladding or external envelope construction
• Experience on large-scale commercial and industrial roofing packages, ideally working with Tier 1 contractors
• Knowledge of facade systems, rainscreen cladding and metal roofing systems
• Understanding of fire regulations relating to external envelopes and sustainability standards such as BREEAM
• NEBOSH or IOSH, plus tickets such as PASMA, IPAF, MEWPs for Managers, Harness Inspection or FASET
• Experience with digital construction platforms such as Asite, Procore, Dalux or BIM 360

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• A planned 2027 start, so you can leave your current role on good terms
• Flexibility to run multiple contracts or lead one major scheme
• Full commercial ownership, from cost control and valuations through to final account
• Technically varied work across the full spread of roofing and cladding systems
• A specialist subcontractor where envelope expertise is central to the business

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