Contracts Manager - Roofing
Daniel Owen Ltd
Senior Contracts Manager - Roofing
Location: West London Salary: Circa £70,000 + Package (DOE) Start Date: ASAP
The Company
Our client is an established and growing specialist roofing contractor delivering technically challenging flat roofing projects across London and the South East.
Working across commercial and high-end residential sectors, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, technical expertise and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to play a key role within the business.
The Role
This is a senior-level appointment for an experienced roofing professional with a strong technical and operational background in flat roofing systems, particularly reinforced bitumen membrane (RBM).
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialist contractor where you can make a genuine impact and become a key part of the company's future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple flat roofing projects from pre-start through to completion.
- Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and site resources.
- Liaise directly with clients, main contractors, consultants, architects and manufacturers.
- Review drawings, specifications and technical details prior to installation.
- Identify technical and buildability challenges and provide practical solutions.
- Ensure installations comply with manufacturer specifications and warranty requirements.
- Coordinate with manufacturer technical representatives and site inspectors where required.
- Monitor project programmes and proactively manage risks, delays and site issues.
- Maintain exceptional standards of quality, health & safety and site management.
- Attend and lead pre-start, progress and client meetings.
- Manage project variations and support the commercial performance of contracts.
- Oversee project completion, snagging and handover.
About You
We are looking for a proven Contracts Manager with extensive experience within the flat roofing sector.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience managing flat roofing projects.
- Strong knowledge of reinforced bitumen membrane (RBM) roofing systems.
- Experience delivering commercial roofing projects.
- Ability to manage multiple live sites simultaneously.
- Strong technical understanding of flat roofing construction and detailing.
- Excellent knowledge of warm roofs, inverted roofs and green roof systems.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong programme and resource management skills.
- Commercial awareness and experience managing contract variations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with leading manufacturer-approved systems, particularly Bauder.
- Knowledge of single-ply, hot melt and liquid-applied waterproofing systems.
- Experience with green roofing and integrated solar/PV installations.
- Previous experience within a specialist roofing contractor environment.
What's on Offer
- Salary circa £70,000 depending on experience.
- Long-term opportunity with a growing specialist contractor.
- Senior position with autonomy and responsibility.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
- Immediate start available.
This opportunity would suit an experienced roofing Contracts Manager looking to join a well-respected specialist contractor where their technical expertise and leadership skills will be highly valued.
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