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.
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.
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