Contracts Manager

Core Group; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restoration firm in North London is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee reinstatement works. You will coordinate projects, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations. Ideal candidates have proven experience in insurance repairs, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in scheduling software. This role offers competitive compensation.

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 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, and clients.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Tools

Xactimate

Teams

Handyman

Navision

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager Reinstatement Works
Location: North London
Rate: GBP250 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 North 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, 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 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.