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Job Details
Department: Contract Teams
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Newmarket
Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
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 work, 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
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
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.
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