Contract Manager

CBRE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of integrated facilities management is seeking a Contract Manager in Bradford, England. Responsibilities include managing the maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems, leading the engineering team, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate has experience in the building services industry and relevant formal qualifications. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical and mechanical plants/services.
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues, NEBOSH / IOSH is desirable.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance of buildings and facilities.
• Compile weekly operations reports and attend meetings.
• Ensure compliance with policies and processes within the contract.

Skills

Experience in Building Services industry

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Completed recognised formal Electrical or Mechanical training

HV Authorised Person

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Contract Manager – Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom. Job ID 237478. Posted 11-Sep-2025. Service line: GWS Segment. Role type: Full-time. Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works and Building performance.
• Daily management of the Engineering team including compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures.
• Direct, instruct and manage all CBRE staff under their control as well as SSP’s ensuring compliance with working practices.
• Complete the weekly operations report to the client and attend weekly operations meetings, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with the client.
• Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the building and facilities are immediately reported to both CBRE and the contracts Senior Management.
• Conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices and emergency/contingency procedures within the critical systems.
• Liaise and keep informed both the client and the CBRE Area Manager on all aspects of contract problems (defects & deficiencies).
• Ensure that all staff within their control are conversant with the operation and control of critical and noncritical systems installed within the portfolio.
• Ensure quality is maintained throughout the facilities.
• Ensure business policies and processes are effectively communicated, and implemented within the contract.
• Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence.
• Work with other Operations Managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective team working, and support to colleagues.
• Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded.
• Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met.
• Ensure a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts.
• Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward.
• Delivering effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate.
• Provide a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Services industry.
• HV Authorised Person (Preferable).
• Completed recognised formal Electrical or Mechanical training to at least city and Guilds level, preferably ONC/HNC or Higher.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives.
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues, NEBOSH / IOSH, or equivalent formal training would be desirable.
• Conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A good level of English and Mathematics required.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.