Contracts Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading damage restoration company is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee reinstatement works in South London. You will manage projects to ensure timely and quality delivery, working closely with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a background in insurance repairs, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in scheduling software like Xactimate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role, ideally within insurance repairs or reinstatement works.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with an excellent eye for detail.
• Clear understanding of health & safety requirements on-site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough site and desktop surveys to assess damage and define the scope of works.
• Prepare and manage detailed schedules of work using Xactimate.
• Coordinate and communicate with policyholders, tenants, clients, and internal teams.
• Oversee planning, booking, and execution of reinstatement works.
• Monitor job performance, ensuring strong margins and identifying risks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Xactimate

Teams

Navision

Handyman

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager – Reinstatement Works
Location: South London
Rate: £250 per day (Contract)

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge in the reinstatement and insurance repairs sector? We are currently seeking a highly organised and driven Contracts Manager to oversee reinstatement works across South London, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality, on time, and within budget.

As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of property reinstatement works—from initial damage assessments through to final account completion. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the industry leaders, BELFOR UK Ltd, known for its excellence in damage restoration and insurance repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough site and desktop surveys to assess damage and define the scope of works.

  
  

• Prepare and manage detailed schedules of work using Xactimate.

  
  

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with policyholders, tenants, clients, and internal teams.

  
  

• Oversee planning, booking, and execution of reinstatement works, including the management of subcontractors.

  
  

• Ensure all work is compliant with health & safety legislation and BELFOR UK Ltd procedures.

  
  

• Maintain up-to-date records in systems such as Teams, Handyman, and Navision.

  
  

• Monitor job performance, ensuring strong margins and identifying risks on high-value or low-margin projects.

  
  

• Finalise accounts and ensure prompt invoicing upon project completion.

  
  What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role, ideally within insurance repairs or reinstatement works.

    
    

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills with an excellent eye for detail.

    
    

  • Proficient in scheduling software such as Xactimate.

    
    

  • Clear understanding of health & safety requirements on-site.

    
    

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

    
    

    Apply now to join a dynamic team delivering high-quality reinstatement works across the region.