Contracts Manager in Wimbledon, Greater London

Contracts Manager – Roofing (Flat & Pitched)

Location: London & surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in flat and pitched roofing on behalf of an established specialist roofing and building-envelope contractor.

Operating across commercial, industrial, education, leisure, retail and public sector projects, our client works with leading main contractors to deliver high-quality roofing and envelope packages. Following continued growth and the award of new projects, they are looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to support the next phase of the business.

This is a senior role offering responsibility for the successful delivery and commercial management of multiple roofing contracts, typically valued between £1m and £5m. The successful candidate will oversee projects from pre-construction and procurement through to installation, commercial close-out and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of roofing and building-envelope contracts from pre-construction through to completion.

• Oversee flat and pitched roofing projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

• Take commercial ownership of contracts, including cost control, valuations, variations and financial performance.

• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, labour, materials, plant, craneage and deliveries to meet programme requirements.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with main contractors, clients and project stakeholders.

• Ensure all works comply with drawings, specifications, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and relevant health and safety requirements.

• Monitor installation quality and ensure completed works meet the required standards.

• Attend client and main contractor meetings, providing regular updates on programme, progress and commercial matters.

• Prepare, review and update RAMS where required, and deliver regular Toolbox Talks to site teams and subcontractors.

• Identify and resolve operational issues, managing project risks and ensuring contractual obligations are met.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within roofing, construction or building-envelope projects.

• Strong experience with flat and pitched roofing systems is essential.

• Proven ability to manage commercial construction contracts, ideally valued between £1m and £5m.

• Experience working with main contractors on commercial, industrial or public sector projects.

• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, variations, procurement and contract delivery.

• Excellent organisational, communication and client relationship management skills.

• Good understanding of construction health and safety, RAMS and quality assurance.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate site teams and subcontractors effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Senior position within an established and growing specialist contractor.

• Responsibility for high-value roofing contracts across London and the surrounding areas.

• Exposure to varied projects across commercial, industrial, leisure, education, retail and public sector environments.

• Opportunity to develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in flat and pitched roofing and are looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to discuss the role in more detail.