Contract Manager

Skilled Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building services in the City of London is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial sites valued at £1 million. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and commercial acumen. Key responsibilities include managing maintenance operations, compliance with H&S regulations, and team development. This position offers a salary of £75,000 plus travel benefits and additional perks.

Benefits

Zones 1-2 Travel Card

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Pension & Healthcare Options

Ongoing Training & Development

Additional Company Perks & Incentives

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC or Building Services.
• Proven experience managing engineering contracts in commercial buildings.
• Strong leadership skills and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Operational and financial responsibility for contract portfolio.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations and company policies.
• Manage recruitment and training of site staff.
• Drive continuous improvement across service delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client engagement

Commercial acumen

Technical expertise

Education

Technical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND)

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Contract Manager – City of London

Salary: £75,000 + Travel + Benefits

An exceptional opportunity to join a leading name in the building services maintenance sector. This role involves taking ownership of a high-profile portfolio in central London, with a strong pipeline of contract wins and a reputation for excellence.

You will oversee 4-5 commercial sites within the City, manage a contract value of approximately £1 million, and report to the Area General Manager. You will lead a team of engineers and supervisors to deliver planned and reactive maintenance to high standards in a client-facing role that requires commercial acumen, technical expertise, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Full operational and financial responsibility for the contract portfolio (P&L management).
• Ensure delivery of all PPM and reactive maintenance in line with SLAs and KPIs.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and supervisors.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of site staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals.
• Oversee quoting, estimating, and delivery of small works and projects.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and improve client relationships through regular meetings and proactive communication.
• Attend monthly contract reviews and client meetings, providing detailed reports and updates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across service delivery and operational processes.
• Manage permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor and report on energy usage, sustainability initiatives, and environmental performance.
• Support mobilisation of new contracts and demobilisation of expiring ones.
• Identify and pursue additional business opportunities within the existing client base.
• Ensure robust asset management, lifecycle planning, and compliance documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical escalations and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Recognised technical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND) in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC or Building Services.
• Proven experience managing engineering contracts within commercial buildings.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Proficient in CAFM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough understanding of compliance, H&S, and statutory maintenance requirements.

Salary & Benefits

• £75,000 per annum
• Zones 1-2 Travel Card
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension & Healthcare Options
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Additional Company Perks & Incentives

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leader in building services and advance your career. If you're a proactive, technically strong Contract Manager with a passion for service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.