Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager – Roofing & Cladding

Permanent role with a competitive salary + vehicle provided
Predominantly Midlands-Based Projects | Growing SME

Are you a Contracts Manager fed up with endless travel and working away from home week after week?

Tired of spending your time firefighting issues that are completely outside of your control?  What if you could work for a construction business that has genuinely understood its customers’ problems and have taken proactive steps to bring greater control and certainty into project delivery? Our Client is a company that has invested in its capability to respond quickly, reduce unnecessary external delays and support its Contracts Managers with strong systems and practical solutions. While robust processes are already in place, the business is also keen to further evolve – making this an ideal opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager who enjoys taking control of live £million projects but who also is keen to add value and help shape best practice with his employer. An extremely exciting role for the right candidate

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, highly respected SME roofing and cladding contractor that has seen significant growth in demand for the services they provide. Built on passion for the industry and pride in delivery, the business has developed an enviable market reputation and a strong forward pipeline of work.

Due to an internal promotion, they are now looking to succession plan by appointing a dedicated Senior Contracts Manager who can take full ownership of project delivery (project values of c£1-5 million)  and help maintain and enhance our Clients reputation for excellence.
This is a role for someone who wants real accountability, autonomy, and the chance to be recognised as an expert in their field – not just another number in a large organisation.

The Role

• Full responsibility for 3–5 live, high-value roofing and cladding projects at any one time
• Projects are substantial, well-planned schemes – not dozens of small reactive jobs
• Predominantly Midlands-based projects, with no expectation of regular overnight stays
• Reporting directly to an Operations Director who has progressed through the industry as a Contracts Manager and is genuinely passionate about delivery
• Working closely with site teams, design, commercial and finance departments
• Playing a key role in shaping the future success of a growing SME

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within a roofing and cladding subcontracting environment
• Strong background delivering projects for Tier 1 main contractors
• Excellent technical knowledge of:
  * Flat Roofing – Felt, Single Ply, Hot Melt
  * Cladding Systems – Rainscreen, built-up systems, composite panels, standing seam and more
• Experience managing large-scale, high-value projects (£1m–£3m)
• A strong leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to a zero-harm culture, quality delivery, profitability and client satisfaction
• Ability to support design teams, oversee site managers and supervisors, and liaise across departments
• UK industry experience is essential
• Ideally based within an hour of the Midlands and surrounding areas

Why Join This Business?

• A genuine friendly, open-door, relaxed working environment
• A business where everyone is striving towards the same goal – being the best in the industry
• Strong job security backed by a growing pipeline of work
• The opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who care about what they deliver
• A company built on passion, integrity and doing things properly

If you are a roofing and cladding professional who truly understands your speciality and want to be part of an exciting future with a growing SME, do not let this opportunity pass you by…. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

We are interviewing immediately so do not delay in sending your CV.

To ensure that your application receives the fullest possible attention, it is essential that you consider carefully the role that you are applying for, please ensure that your CV contains all relevant information about yourself in relation to the specific role advertised. This is important as in the present economic climate, we are receiving huge amounts of applications and thus it will help your application if your CV and covering letter state all relevant information clearly.  Due to this unprecedented increase in applications, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each application personally (which would normally be our preferred method of communication). Hence, if you do not hear from us within one week, we regret you must conclude on this occasion your application for this role has been unsuccessful, we will, however, keep your details for any future opportunities that we may deem you suitable for.

As a Recruitment Consultancy you will be required to attend a “virtual meeting” with one of our Consultants prior to your details being submitted to our Clients. Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.