Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Flat Roofing

Location: Manchester, North West andamp; Yorkshire
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
Package: Car allowance or company vehicle + fuel card

Company Overview

We're representing a leading, family-run roofing contractor with a long-standing reputation for specialist expertise in commercial and industrial flat roofing. Originally focused on liquid-applied systems, the company has expanded to deliver a full range of flat roofing solutions including: built up felt roofing, cold applied liquid roofing, flat roofing solutions, green roofs, hot melt, solar, specialist surveys, tapered solutions.

With an £8m+ turnover and a strong pipeline of high-profile commercial projects, this company is passionate about setting the bar in the roofing industry. They invest heavily in staff training, safety, and technical development to continually push standards forward.

If you're a confident Contracts Manager with flat roofing expertise, this is your chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values long-term progression and quality workmanship.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you'll oversee multiple flat roofing contracts from pre-construction to final handover. You'll ensure quality, safety, and performance across all projects while leading site teams and ensuring client expectations are consistently exceeded.

You'll be at the forefront of flat roofing project delivery, from compiling RAMS and planning work through to managing materials, subcontractors, and HSE compliance.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the delivery of flat roofing projects across the North West and Yorkshire
* Produce site-specific RAMS and obtain HSE approvals pre-start
* Ensure on-site Handamp;S compliance, including for subcontracted teams
* Manage project performance, commercial tracking, and contract KPIs
* Oversee quality standards across all roofing installations
* Provide all key documentation and project info to site teams
* Review lessons learned post-project to improve future delivery
* Attend adjudication and progress meetings as needed
* Stay updated on roofing materials, specs, and regulations

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience managing flat roofing projects (felt, single-ply, hot melt, or liquid)
* Strong background in contract or project management within roofing
* Excellent organisational and leadership skills
* Comfortable managing multiple live projects simultaneously
* Solid understanding of roofing regulations and installation standards
* Confident communicator with good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Passion for quality and growth in the roofing sector

Essential Certifications and Requirements

* Full clean UK driving licence
* Valid CSCS card
* SMSTS / SSSTS
* Experience working at height and with HSE compliance
* Clean DBS check
* (Desirable) Knowledge of housing law/housing maintenance (for public-sector clients)

What's in it for You

* £50,000 - £55,000 salary (DOE)
* Company vehicle or car allowance + fuel card
* iPad and mobile phone provided
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays
* Additional annual leave for long service
* Gift card on your birthday
* Company pension scheme
* Work with a tight-knit team on high-quality roofing projects
* Career progression with ongoing support and development

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on 07701 232548 or apply with your CV to daniel.addison@bcuk.co.uk

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