Contract Manager

300 North Limited; Denton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a Facilities Management contract in the petrochemical sector. The role involves managing budgets, subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in petrochemical operations, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to implement effective supply chain strategies.

Benefits

Company car / Car allowance

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience within petrochemical or fuels operations.
• Strong knowledge of fuel systems and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the FM contract.
• Oversee subcontractors delivering works.
• Develop supply chain strategies against targets.

Skills

Petrochemical operations

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Client relations

Health and safety standards

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager / Technical Operations Manager with a strong background in petrochemical, fuels, or forecourt operations. You will oversee a Facilities Management contract across the UK, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of maintenance and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and operations of the FM contract.
• Oversee subcontractors delivering works across the sites.
• Full responsibility for budget management, financial operations, CAPEX and OPEX.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, ensuring performance against SLA and downtime targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring business drivers are understood and delivered.
• Ensure HSSE standards are upheld and continually improved across all operations.
• Drive regional consistency and best practice, setting stretch targets for supply chain partners.
• Deliver clear, impactful reporting and presentations to reinforce client confidence.

Qualifications / Required experience

• Proven experience within petrochemical / fuels / forecourt operations - essential.
• Strong knowledge of fuel systems, LOPC risk management, PLIP, and forecourt safety.
• Track record in contract and operational management within Hard FM services.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, CAPEX and OPEX management.
• Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.
• Flexible and happy to travel across the UK as part of the role.

Benefits

• Company car / Car allowance
• 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexible working