Contract Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Doagh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Car Allowance

25 days leave + bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programmes

Voluntary benefits

Financial wellbeing support

Competitive pension

Recognition schemes

Volunteering days

Mental health support

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd seeks a Contracts Manager for Northern Ireland, based from Templepatrick depot. You will manage a large portfolio of public sector contracts, oversee performance, lead teams, and ensure safety and financial success across sites in Northern Ireland. Travel to client locations is required.

The role demands 5+ years in contracts management, strong planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Mon-Fri 8:00–17:00 with flexibility to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Contracts Manager or similar, preference for Grounds Maintenance.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of contracts to client specs.
• Strong scheduling of Planned Preventative Maintenance cycles.
• Commercial financial knowledge and budgeting to meet KPIs.
• People management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day contract performance and ensure delivery to agreed objectives.
• Maintain client relationships and lead on staff supervision and development.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across NI contracts.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure profitable operations.
• Travel to client sites around Northern Ireland as required.

Skills

Contract management

People management

Scheduling & planning

Budgeting & KPIs

Regulatory knowledge

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal portals

Job description

This permanent, full-time Contract Manager position in Doagh offers £40,000 to £50,000 annually. Working Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 17:00, with flexibility when business needs arise, the appointed person oversees daily operations across a substantial portfolio of public sector agreements throughout Northern Ireland. Duties encompass contract performance, meeting agreed objectives, nurturing client relationships, supervising staff, ensuring health and safety compliance, plus managing financial results. Based at the Templepatrick depot, occasional travel to customer locations is expected. Applicants should demonstrate strong commercial awareness, negotiation ability, people leadership and sound knowledge of regulatory requirements. This role suits someone capable of delivering high standards while maintaining profitable, lasting partnerships.

Contracts Manager Location: Templepatrick, Northern Ireland Salary: £40,000-£50,000 Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Working Hours: Mon-Fri between 8:00-17:00 however flexibility may be required due to business requirements

About the role

We currently require a Contracts Manager to manage the day to day running of the contracts in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate would be looking after a large portfolio of our public sector contracts and delivering them to an industry-wide standard, encompassing contract performance, delivery of contract objectives, client relationships, people management, health andamp; safety compliance and financial performance. The role will be based out of our Templepatrick depot but some days you will be expected to travel to client sites around Northern Ireland.

Requirements

5+ years experience as a Contracts Manager or adjacent position (strong preference for experience to be within Grounds Maintenance). Experience with handling the delivery of a large number of contracts and their specifications. Strong experience in scheduling and planning PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) cycles, ensuring all works are delivered in line with client specifications, contractual requirements, and agreed service levels. Commercial financial knowledge and experience in mapping out budgets and meeting client KPIs. Strong people management skills in engaging with employees internally and clients externally. IT proficient - experience with Microsoft Office and internal portals (training will be provided on the latter). A full valid UK driving licence is essential.

Why join us£

As the UK''s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That''s why we''re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

Career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. A diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact andamp; make a real difference in the community and environment. We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging competitive benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

Role-specific benefits:

• Company Car or Car Allowance.
• Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

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