Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Small Works / Insurance Reinstatement - up to £60k + package + car allowance

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Package + £5k Car/Travel Allowance
Location: Central & South London
Sector: Domestic Refurbishment / Insurance Reinstatement / Small Works

The Company

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established and growing refurbishment contractor specialising in domestic property repairs, small works and insurance reinstatement projects.

Our client has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment and reinstatement works to residential properties, working on behalf of insurance providers, loss adjusters and private clients.

Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of work, they are seeking a commercially aware and proactive Contracts Manager to oversee multiple small works projects across Central and South London.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager or Projects Manager with a background in domestic refurbishment, insurance repairs, property maintenance or small works construction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of smaller refurbishment projects simultaneously, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to a high standard.

Projects will typically involve insurance reinstatement works to domestic properties, including refurbishment and repairs following fire damage, flooding, escape of water and other insured incidents.

The role will involve regular travel between sites across Central and South London, coordinating subcontractors, managing programmes and maintaining strong relationships with clients and residents.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage multiple domestic refurbishment and insurance reinstatement projects simultaneously across Central and South London.

• Oversee projects from initial instruction and mobilisation through to practical completion and final handover.

• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, directly employed trades and specialist suppliers.

• Prepare, monitor and manage individual project programmes, ensuring works are completed within agreed timescales.

• Maintain commercial control of projects, including budgets, variations, subcontractor costs and profitability.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, health & safety and quality standards.

• Liaise directly with insurance representatives, loss adjusters, surveyors, homeowners and other stakeholders.

• Manage works within occupied residential properties, ensuring minimal disruption and excellent customer service.

• Identify and resolve technical issues, programme delays and unforeseen refurbishment challenges.

• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures, health & safety legislation and client requirements.

• Manage project completion, snagging, quality inspections and handover documentation.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager, Projects Manager or Small Works Manager within the refurbishment or building maintenance sector.

• Ideally experienced in domestic insurance reinstatement, property insurance repairs, fire and flood restoration or similar works.

• Proven ability to manage multiple smaller construction or refurbishment projects concurrently.

• Strong understanding of domestic building construction, refurbishment methods and associated trades.

• Experience managing subcontractors, project budgets, variations and programmes.

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable dealing directly with homeowners, residents, surveyors and clients.

• Ability to work independently and manage a geographically dispersed portfolio of projects.

• Full UK driving licence.

Candidates from insurance repairs, domestic refurbishment, social housing responsive repairs, void refurbishments and property maintenance backgrounds will all be considered, provided they have suitable contracts or project management experience.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

• Competitive benefits package. £5k Car/Travel Allowance

• Opportunity to join an established and expanding refurbishment contractor.

• Varied portfolio of domestic insurance reinstatement and refurbishment projects.

• Long-term career development opportunities.

Apply

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager or Projects Manager with a background in domestic refurbishment, insurance reinstatement or small works construction, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information on the opportunity.

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