Senior Contracts Manager - Roofing

An established specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager or ambitious Contracts Manager to join its growing project delivery team.

Operating as a Principal Contractor, the business delivers commercial roofing and external refurbishment projects across London and the South East. Projects span the education, healthcare, industrial, heritage, residential and public sector markets, with a strong focus on refurbishment and re-roofing works to occupied buildings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional looking to take on a key leadership role with genuine long-term career progression and the opportunity to help shape and develop a growing department.

Reporting to the Head of Contracts, you will take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining strong client relationships and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Managing large-scale commercial roofing and refurbishment projects from start to finish.
Taking full responsibility for project budgets, margins and final accounts.
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
Producing and implementing all required health & safety and project documentation.
Administering JCT contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
Managing variations, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
Preparing project programmes and managing resources effectively.
Procuring and managing subcontractors and labour.
Mentoring and developing junior team members.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and site visits.
Identifying opportunities for process improvements and supporting departmental growth
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed