Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Department: Contract Teams

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newmarket

Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent

Location: Newmarket, Suffolk

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus car allowance

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.

As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Contracting Division based in Newmarket, Suffolk. You will be responsible for managing multiple construction and remediation projects concurrently from inception through to completion, overseeing 15-20 active projects with 4-8 being acted on at any one time. Project values range from £10k to £100k+, involving fire and flood restoration, remediation works, and general building projects.

Working primarily from our Newmarket office with occasional site visits, you will coordinate four regional site teams, manage resources, and work closely with our consulting team to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and homeowners. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 4-6 years of construction or contracts management experience looking to develop their career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities Project Management

• Cost scopes of, read and understand structural engineers' plans, and write method statements
• Plan and deliver projects within budget and agreed timeframes
• Manage 15-20 active projects across the region, prioritising resources effectively
• Compile interim and final accounts ready for invoicing within agreed SLAs
• Organise site teams, labour, skips, waste disposal and all project logistics

Team and Subcontractor Management

• Effectively manage all resources associated with projects, including in-house staff and subcontractors
• Monitor performance through site visits, audits and snagging
• Coordinate four regional site teams with support from Assistant Contracts Manager
• Identify training needs for site operatives and deliver toolbox talks
• Coach and guide team members to achieve high levels of productivity

Client and Stakeholder Relations

• Liaise with and develop relationships with clients and homeowners
• Ensure transparency in all stages of the project
• Work closely with environmental consultants to deliver building works
• Maintain effective communication with the consulting team based in Newmarket

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all projects are fully compliant with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental legislation
• Produce and maintain all required documentation and records
• Ensure remediation of properties to remove contamination from buildings and land where required
• Follow company procedures and industry best practices

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in a contracts management or similar role within construction, remediation or related industries
• Proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Strong people management skills with the ability to influence and coach teams
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with ability to prioritise effectively
• Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and engineers
• Ability to read and interpret structural engineers' plans and technical documentation
• Strong commercial awareness with budget management experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Self-starting ability with problem-solving skills and sound judgement

Desirable

• Experience in insurance restoration or fire and flood remediation work
• Background in remediation of contaminated land
• SMSTS qualification
• Direct experience in the environmental services sector

What We're Looking For

We seek a practical and organised contracts manager who can effectively coordinate multiple projects while managing teams and maintaining strong client relationships. The successful candidate will have solid construction or remediation experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with our consulting and site teams.

Salary and Benefits Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus car allowance, and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
• Flexible working options with occasional work from home availability

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.