Contracts Manager in Bishops Stortford

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple roofing and construction projects from start to finish. You'll oversee all aspects of contract delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, subcontractors, and site teams. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to managing labour, materials, programme delivery, and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of allocated contracts and construction projects.
• Take ownership of contract profitability, monitoring labour, materials, variations and overall project costs.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of all allocated sites and construction activities.
• Carry out daily labour checks, reporting any absences or issues to the Construction Manager or Director.
• Plan labour requirements, utilising existing networks and arranging additional resources where required.
• Manage site programmes and construction schedules to ensure projects remain on track.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, site management and internal departments.
• Ensure all required materials are available on site by working closely with the Buyer and Construction team.
• Attend pre-start, handover and site progress meetings.
• Carry out regular site inspections, producing reports and ensuring work meets agreed quality and technical standards.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with project specifications and client expectations.
• Manage project variations, liaising with the Quantity Surveyor and Estimator to ensure changes are agreed and recorded.
• Provide daily progress updates to the Construction Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Commercial team to support accurate billing.
• Approve weekly PAYE and subcontractor timesheets against agreed rates and completed works.
• Support both pitched and flat roofing projects where required.
• Manage maintenance works on completed and live projects, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Lead, support and develop site teams, including PAYE roofers, subcontractors and apprentices.

Health & Safety

• Ensure all projects comply with current Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Prepare and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) before work commences.
• Carry out regular Health & Safety audits across allocated sites.
• Ensure appropriate fall protection measures, including scaffolding and edge protection, are installed and maintained.
• Verify that all operatives hold valid CSCS cards, site inductions and relevant certifications before commencing work.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all sites.

People Management

• Line manage allocated PAYE employees, subcontractors and apprentices.
• Support the development of apprentices and future roofing talent.
• Foster a positive, professional and productive working environment.
• Escalate any operational issues or risks promptly to senior management.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid SMSTS qualification / Valid CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable) / Experience within roofing or a similar construction environment.

This is a temporary ongoing position to support with peak periods and other times during the year with holidays and sickness. £26.44ph -28.85ph Monday – Friday with flexibility. If you are interested in finding out more information, please apply today.