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Contracts Manager - Flat Roofing

Location: Manchester, North West & Yorkshire
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
Package: Car allowance or company vehicle + fuel card

Company Overview

We're representing a leading, family-run roofing contractor with a long-standing reputation for specialist expertise in commercial and industrial flat roofing. Originally focused on liquid-applied systems, the company has expanded to deliver a full range of flat roofing solutions including: built up felt roofing, cold applied liquid roofing, flat roofing solutions, green roofs, hot melt, solar, specialist surveys, tapered solutions.

With an £8m+ turnover and a strong pipeline of high-profile commercial projects, this company is passionate about setting the bar in the roofing industry. They invest heavily in staff training, safety, and technical development to continually push standards forward.

If you're a confident Contracts Manager with flat roofing expertise, this is your chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values long-term progression and quality workmanship.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you'll oversee multiple flat roofing contracts from pre-construction to final handover. You'll ensure quality, safety, and performance across all projects while leading site teams and ensuring client expectations are consistently exceeded.

You'll be at the forefront of flat roofing project delivery, from compiling RAMS and planning work through to managing materials, subcontractors, and HSE compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of flat roofing projects across the North West and Yorkshire
Produce site-specific RAMS and obtain HSE approvals pre-start
Ensure on-site H&S compliance, including for subcontracted teams
Manage project performance, commercial tracking, and contract KPIs
Oversee quality standards across all roofing installations
Provide all key documentation and project info to site teams
Review lessons learned post-project to improve future delivery
Attend adjudication and progress meetings as needed
Stay updated on roofing materials, specs, and regulations

What We're Looking For

Proven experience managing flat roofing projects (felt, single-ply, hot melt, or liquid)
Strong background in contract or project management within roofing
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Comfortable managing multiple live projects simultaneously
Solid understanding of roofing regulations and installation standards
Confident communicator with good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Passion for quality and growth in the roofing sector

Essential Certifications & Requirements

Full clean UK driving licence
Valid CSCS card
SMSTS / SSSTS
Experience working at height and with HSE compliance
Clean DBS check
(Desirable) Knowledge of housing law/housing maintenance (for public-sector clients)

What's in it for You

£50,000 - £55,000 salary (DOE)
Company vehicle or car allowance + fuel card
iPad and mobile phone provided
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Additional annual leave for long service
Gift card on your birthday
Company pension scheme
Work with a tight-knit team on high-quality roofing projects
Career progression with ongoing support and developmentApply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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