Contracts Manager (Roofing/Construction) in Worthing

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum

About The Role

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of a portfolio of roofing and associated construction projects, from enabling works through to final account. This is a role of contract ownership and commercial control — not just oversight.

You will report to the Operations Manager and General Manager, and will operate with significant autonomy across your portfolio. You will manage upward as effectively as you manage downward, bringing the right information to the right people at the right time.

The best Contracts Managers at the company are not administrators of contracts. They are commercial leaders who happen to work in construction. They understand what every project needs to make money, they build supply chains that give the business a genuine competitive advantage, and they develop the Site Managers under them into better operators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract and Commercial Management
  • Take full ownership of contract performance across assigned projects, from pre-construction through to final account. Control project pricing, including the management of labour costs, material budgets, subcontract packages and overhead recovery. Review and challenge valuations, variations and final accounts to ensure the business is paid accurately and in full for the work it delivers. Manage variation identification, recording and submission proactively.
  • Maintain accurate financial forecasting and cost reporting across the portfolio. Identify and act on opportunities to improve margin, recover cost and strengthen the commercial position of each contract. Ensure all contractual obligations, notices and time bars are managed correctly and on time.
• Supply Chain and Materials Management
  • Build and manage supply chain relationships that deliver genuine commercial advantage to the business. Control materials ordering with intelligence: accurate quantities, appropriate lead times, best available pricing and minimal waste.
  • Manage subcontract packages commercially from procurement through to final account. Develop preferred supplier relationships that support consistent quality, competitive pricing and reliable delivery across the portfolio.
• Operational Leadership and Delivery
  • Ensure assigned projects are properly planned, resourced and managed from the outset. Support Site Managers in overcoming delivery challenges without removing their accountability. Monitor project progress against programme and cost. Implement corrective action early, before problems become losses.
  • Ensure compliance with contract specifications, drawings, manufacturer requirements and all relevant statutory obligations. Drive continuous improvement in how projects are planned, bought and delivered across the portfolio.
• Health, Safety and Quality
  • Champion a positive safety culture across all projects. Ensure all projects operate in full compliance with RAMS, CDM Regulations, the Building Safety Act and company H&S procedures. Own quality outcomes across the portfolio.
• Client and Stakeholder Relationships
  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, consultants, contract administrators and supply chain partners. Represent the company professionally at all times. Manage client expectations proactively.
  • Convert strong project delivery into repeat business and long-term client partnerships. Identify opportunities to grow the scope of existing relationships through additional services and associated works.
• People Leadership and Development
  • Lead, develop and hold accountable the Site Managers and operational teams within the portfolio. Conduct regular project and performance reviews with Site Managers. Identify training needs and development opportunities within the team.
• Technical Knowledge and Standards
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of roofing systems and associated works delivered, including flat roofing, pitched roofing, and manufacturer specifications and guarantee requirements. Support technical decision-making throughout project delivery.

Candidate Specification

• Proven experience managing roofing or construction contracts, with clear commercial accountability.
• Demonstrated experience with both flat roofing and pitched roofing projects.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills at a senior level.
• Experience leading and developing site-based operational teams.
• Sound understanding of H&S legislation, CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
• Organised, commercially sharp and able to manage a portfolio of projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• SMSTS certification.
• Relevant construction, surveying or commercial management qualification.
• Experience within public sector, framework or negotiated contract environments.
• Familiarity with digital project management and reporting platforms.

What Success Looks Like:

A Contracts Manager performing at the right level delivers projects that make money, keep clients and develop people — consistently.

The financial indicators are visible: projects delivered on or above target margin, variations captured and submitted, supply chain costs managed below budget, final accounts closed without dispute.

The operational indicators are equally important: Site Managers who are growing in capability, clients who come back, a portfolio where problems are identified and resolved early rather than reported late.

What's on offer:

• A senior operational role with genuine commercial autonomy and a clear portfolio to own.
• A defined career pathway, with a direct route toward Operations Manager and beyond.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Private healthcare, extendable to family members. Ongoing investment in training, qualifications and professional development.