Contract Manager

Recruit4staff LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Contract Manager in Birmingham to oversee services across the Midlands. The role requires proven experience in managing facilities contracts, strong technical knowledge, and leadership skills. Key responsibilities include managing engineering teams, ensuring service quality, and driving portfolio growth. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum and various benefits including a company car, medical cover, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Regular company socials

5.7% employer Pension Contribution

Free car parking

£750 staff referral scheme

Birthday voucher

Private Medical Cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing facilities management/building services contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hard services facilities management contracts across the Midlands.
• Lead multi-disciplined engineering teams to maintain service quality.
• Manage contractor performance and client relationships.

Skills

Management of facilities management contracts

Technical knowledge of Plumbing

Technical knowledge of HVAC

Technical knowledge of Electrical services

Commercial acumen

Leadership and team management

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Technical trade qualification in building services

IOSH/COSHH qualification

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well‑established & expanding facilities management company in their search for a Contract Manager to work across the Midlands

Job Details:

• Pay: Up to £50,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits:
  • Company Car
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme
  • Regular company socials
  • 5.7% employer Pension Contribution
  • Free car parking (on some sites)
  • £750 staff referral scheme
  • Birthday voucher
  • Private Medical Cover
• Job Role: The Contract Manager will oversee hard services facilities management contracts across the Midlands region, ensuring high standards of service delivery and customer care. You'll lead multi-disciplined engineering teams, maintain profitability, and manage contractor performance. This Contract Manager role demands strong leadership, commercial acumen, and technical expertise across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. Key responsibilities include compliance with QSHE policies, managing client relationships, overseeing handovers from commercial to operational teams, and driving organic growth within your portfolio.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing facilities management/building services contracts
• Excellent technical knowledge of hard facilities management services (Plumbing, HVAC, electrical etc)
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of growing commercial contracts
• Exceptional ability to understand and anticipate customer needs, delivering personalised solutions
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead cross‑functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address challenges and identify growth opportunities
• Full driving licence

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Technical trade qualification in a building services/construction related field
• IOSH/COSHH or similar qualification

Commutable From: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Stafford, Telford, Stoke, Derby

Similar Job Titles:

Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, Service Manager, Contract Director, Account Manager, Facilities Manager, Area Manager

For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.