An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contract Manager to join a rapidly growing building services provider, overseeing a commercial maintenance portfolio across the City of London and West End.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager looking to take ownership of a commercial contract, build strong client relationships and drive the performance of an established engineering team. You will be responsible for contract delivery, financial performance, additional works and projects, while ensuring the highest standards of service, compliance and health and safety.

Contract Manager Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and the engineering team.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the commercial maintenance contract.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending regular meetings and ensuring service expectations are met.
• Monitor performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Identify, propose and manage additional works and projects.
• Oversee works in progress (WIP), budgets and profit and loss (P&L).
• Manage and maintain quality procedures across the contract.
• Lead recruitment, staff development, annual appraisals and performance management.
• Manage staff attendance, absenteeism and disciplinary matters where required.
• Prepare and review contract reports, ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Identify opportunities to secure additional business and grow the contract.
• Oversee permit-to-work procedures and ensure compliance.
• Take responsibility for health and safety and environmental performance across the contract.

Contract Manager Requirements

• Technically qualified through an apprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in electrical installations, mechanical engineering, air conditioning or HVAC.
• Previous experience managing commercial maintenance contracts and engineering teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and facilities maintenance.
• Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Commercially aware, with experience monitoring budgets, WIP and P&L.
• A proactive, motivated individual with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Good IT skills and experience producing contract reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.

If you're an experienced Contract Manager looking for your next opportunity across the City of London and West End, apply today to find out more.