Contract Manager

CBRE; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking a Contract Manager in Basildon. The ideal candidate will manage contract operations and a team, ensuring compliance and effective communication. Experience in contract management and Facilities Management is key, with a focus on maintaining high client relationships. A strong understanding of health and safety issues is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous contract management experience and good knowledge of building services and legislation.
• Experience in Facilities Management; technical background desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues; NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the contract management of staff and operations.
• Manage the Engineering team daily, ensuring compliance.
• Complete weekly operations reports and attend client meetings.
• Develop financial plans for contracts focusing on revenue and profit.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and foster strong client relationships.
• Create a learning environment with training and development plans.

Skills

Contract management experience

Strong communication skills

Health and Safety understanding

Organizational skills

Job description

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Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, leveraging the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Contract Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Manager to join the team located in [LOCATION].

Benefits:

Role Summary:

• Responsible for the contract management of staff, operation, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works, and building performance.
• Manage the Engineering team daily, ensuring compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures.
• Complete weekly operations reports for the client and attend weekly operations meetings, client meetings as required.
• Develop financial plans for contracts focusing on revenue, profit, cost reduction, and growth, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach in all operational activities and foster strong relationships with key client contacts.
• Communicate effectively through advice, reviews, leadership, and participation in management meetings, briefings, forums, reports, and publications.
• Create a learning environment with appropriate training and development plans, ensuring staff are competent and reaching their potential.

Full job description can be provided upon application.

Experience Required:

• Previous contract management experience and good knowledge of building services and legislation.
• Experience and a proven track record in Facilities Management; technical background desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team of technicians/operatives.
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues; NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent training is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and delivering services within deadlines.