Contract Manager

Pinnacle Group

Crawley, Chichester, Horsham

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Electric vehicle provided

Progression opportunities

Job summary

You will ensure services are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget, lead recruitment and training, monitor performance and safety, manage budgets and build strong client relationships across housing providers and public sector partners.

Qualifications

Experience managing outsourced soft FM services, including cleaning and grounds maintenance.
Strong people-management experience with dispersed teams.
Experience contracts worth £1m+ with commercial and operational oversight.
Full UK driving licence; health and safety regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular audits, inspections and risk assessments to maintain high operational standards.
Ensure all services meet contract specifications, KPIs and site-specific Health & Safety plans.
Lead, manage and support on-site teams, including recruitment, onboarding, training, rota planning and performance management.
Provide day to day supervision of cleaning, grounds and bulk collection teams, ensuring consistent service delivery across all sites.
Manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance, quality standards and safe working practices.
Carry out estate walkabouts and liaise with residents, housing officers and local stakeholders.
Assist in managing and monitoring the contract budget to stay within agreed limits.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation across all operations.
Respond to incidents, hazards and service issues promptly and implement corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Manage customer feedback and handle service escalations effectively.
Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent performance.

Skills

People management

Contract management

Budget management

Health & safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Pinnacle Group is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our Soft Facilities Management division, overseeing a multi-site contract delivering cleaning, bulk waste collection and grounds maintenance services. You will be responsible for ensuring all soft services are delivered to a consistently high standard, on time and within budget, while leading recruitment and training, monitoring performance, managing budgets and ensuring full health and safety compliance. Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and tenants will be key to maintaining service quality and driving operational excellence.

Our Soft Facilities Management division delivers essential services to homes, schools, universities and public sector organisations - including housing providers and blue light authorities. We focus on creating clean, safe and welcoming environments, with a commitment to quality, community impact and customer care.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing outsourced soft services contracts within the facilities management sector, with a strong focus on service quality and tenant satisfaction.You will demonstrate effective financial control, strong analytical and reporting skills, and the ability to conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments while driving continuous improvement.If you are passionate about people, high-quality service delivery and creating clean, safe, welcoming environments, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The role requires regular travel to Brighton, Crawley, Chichester and Horsham. The working hours are 7.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday. An electric vehicle will be provided.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We're a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Conduct regular audits, inspections and risk assessments to maintain high operational standards.
Ensure all services meet contract specifications, KPIs and site-specific Health & Safety plans.
Lead, manage and support on-site teams, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, training, rota planning and performance management.
Provide day to day supervision and motivation to cleaning, grounds and bulk collection teams, ensuring consistent service delivery across all sites.
Manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance, quality standards and safe working practices.
Carry out estate walkabouts and liaise with residents, housing officers and local stakeholders.
Assist in managing and monitoring the contract budget to ensure expenditure stays within agreed limits.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation across all operations.
Respond to incidents, hazards and service issues promptly and implement corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Manage customer feedback and handle service escalations effectively.
Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent performance.

Key requirements:

Proven experience managing soft FM services, specifically cleaning and grounds maintenance.
Strong people-management experience, including leading dispersed teams, supervising frontline staff, setting performance standards and supporting development.
Experience managing contracts of £1m or above, with strong commercial and operational oversight.
Strong budget management skills, including exposure to full profit and loss accountability.
Demonstrable experience delivering facilities management services across multi-site environments.
Solid knowledge of health & safety regulations, compliance standards and industry best practice.
Full UK driving licence.
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) is advantageous.

Our Offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds - particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers