Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Salary: -52,500 - -60,000

Location: East of Scotland

Start Date: January 2027

Job Overview

Bennett & Game Recruitment are representing a specialist roofing and cladding contractor seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee projects across the East of Scotland.

The successful candidate will manage roofing and cladding contracts from award through to completion and final account, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. This role would suit an experienced construction professional with strong commercial awareness, proven contract management experience and a background in roofing, cladding or external envelope construction.

Job Requirements

• HNC, HND or Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years'' experience in roofing, cladding or external envelope construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple contracts or large-scale projects.
• Experience working with main contractors, ideally Tier 1 contractors.
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of roofing and cladding systems, including flat roofing, single-ply membranes, metal roofing and rainscreen cladding.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, health and safety regulations and quality control procedures.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and manage project programmes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and SharePoint, with experience using construction management platforms.
• SMSTS, a manager-level CSCS card and First Aid certification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Scotland.

Desirable Requirements

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Relevant professional industry membership.
• Experience with fire regulations relating to external building envelopes and sustainability standards such as BREEAM.
• Additional industry training, including IPAF, PASMA, harness inspection or FASET.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple roofing and cladding contracts, from project award through to completion and final account.
• Oversee site teams, including Site Supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring effective coordination and performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, architects, suppliers and internal departments.
• Prepare and monitor project programmes, progress reports and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate the procurement of materials and subcontract packages alongside the procurement team.
• Manage commercial performance, including cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Organise labour requirements, coordinate material deliveries and manage costs against budgets.
• Conduct internal and external progress meetings and manage client expectations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, quality assurance procedures and site inspections are maintained.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving technical and operational issues as they arise.
• Support pre-construction and estimating teams where required.
• Maintain strong client relationships, encourage repeat business and contribute to continuous improvement.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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