Celnor
Contracts Manager
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Contracts Manager
Department: Fire & Flood
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Preston
Description
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: North Doncaster or Preston area
Salary: Competitive
About Us
SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation, and restoration services for our insurance, commercial, and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property, and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture, and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems, and long-term sustainable growth.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Fire and Flood division, covering the North Doncaster or Preston area.
Working within our busy insurance repairs department, you will be responsible for managing projects arising from fire, flood, subsidence, impact, and escape of water claims. The role combines surveying, estimating, project management, and client liaison, overseeing projects from initial inspection through to final account.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong construction project management experience who enjoys working closely with clients, policyholders, subcontractors, and insurers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Visit policyholders and other stakeholders to assess damage, prepare schedules of repair, and agree scopes of work.
- Manage insurance repair projects from initial survey through to completion.
- Prepare costings, valuations, and contract documentation using internal systems and client portals.
- Manage variations, interim valuations, and final accounts.
- Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
- Monitor project progress and produce accurate reports and updates.
- Manage subcontractor performance, workmanship, and Health & Safety compliance.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
- Liaise with policyholders, insurers, loss adjusters, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with office-based coordinators to ensure effective document control and information management.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and snagging activities.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience managing construction, insurance reinstatement, fire and flood restoration, or property repair projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and building repair works.
- Experience preparing project costings, valuations, and final accounts.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience supervising subcontractors and site teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience within insurance reinstatement or property claims environments.
- Experience reading and interpreting structural engineers' and surveyors' reports.
- SMSTS qualification.
- Knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental management requirements.
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What We're Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused individual who can manage projects from start to finish while maintaining strong relationships with clients, policyholders, and contractors.
The successful candidate will be organized, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where customer service, quality, and delivery are equally important.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Important Information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring, or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to the ethical, transparent, and responsible use of technology.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
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