Contracts Manager

Insurance Reinstatements - Wakefield

Permanent

£45k- £50k plus car or car allowance (plus profit share)

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join an expanding and successful SME building contractor in or around the Leeds / Barnsley / Wakefield area.

The successful Contracts Manager will oversee a caseload of insurance reinstatement projects on mainly residential properties. Following the initial visit by the surveyor who will also scope the works, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for the planning, programming, profit, and final accounts on each project.

You will have your own dedicated team of direct trades (8-10) and the use of specialist of sub-contractors as well as admin support etc.

Job role and responsibilities

This role will suit an experienced Contracts Manager who has worked within the insurance claims repairs industry. You will have full operational responsibility for the day-to-day planning, scheduling and management of projects with key insurance industry clients (individual projects can be up to £250k - but average repairs project values are around £10-30k).

• Planning & programming residential refurbishments following insurance claims
• Managing spend & profit budgets on each project

• Monitoring all KPI’s and SLA’s
• Allocating and scheduling resource (direct trades and sub-contractors)
• Manage and monitor variations to the contract, ensuring delays are minimised and profitability is achieved
• Dealing with any issues arising and managing any complaints
• Ensuring Health & Safety regulations are met

What skills/experience will you need?

For this role you will need to demonstrate experience in managing medium to high value insurance claim repairs projects from inception to completion. You will need a strong background in residential property building/refurbishments and have had experience in managing direct trades / sub-contractors. This role will require someone who has held responsibility for KPI’s and SLA’s. Some experience in the use of Symbility (or similar) is ideal.

A full UK driving licence is required (car or allowance provided).

Package details

In addition to the Contracts Manager salary (£45k-50k) you will receive a car or allowance, paid holiday, pension, and profit share.

Additional Information

If you think you have the relevant experience for this Contracts Manager role, please apply by clicking on the 'apply’ button below.

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