Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Insurance Reinstatement

Location: Halesowen / Birmingham

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + van + package

Contract Type: Permanent

Start date: Immediately available

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of insurance reinstatement and refurbishment projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Review, prepare, and validate scopes of work and project valuations using industry-standard estimating platforms, including CoreLogic and Xactimate.
• Act as the primary point of contact for insurers, loss adjusters, surveyors, policyholders, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams, ensuring effective resource allocation and performance management.
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, and contractual obligations, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to ensure compliance with company standards and health and safety legislation.
• Prepare and present project reports, forecasts, and performance updates to senior management.
• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach, ensuring a positive experience for all clients and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar operational management role within insurance reinstatement, refurbishment, repairs, or construction.
• Strong understanding of the insurance claims process and property reinstatement sector.
• Practical experience using CoreLogic, Xactimate, or comparable estimating and pricing software.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including cost control, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage multiple teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• HNC, HND, Degree, or professional qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Experience working directly with insurers, loss adjusters, and loss management companies.
• Knowledge of both residential and commercial property reinstatement projects.

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