Contract Manager

Smart Managed Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate to manage maintenance and repair of M&E equipment across multiple contracts. The role demands strong leadership of a diverse engineering team, financial accountability, and compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess a recognized industry qualification in electrical or mechanical disciplines, alongside knowledge of statutory compliance and technical standards in facility systems. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Birthday off

25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Three days fully paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Must have an industry qualification in Electrical or Mechanical fields.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technical standards in fire alarm systems and electrical services.
• Understanding of business-critical services such as UPS and MGPS.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repair of M&E equipment across contracts.
• Lead a diverse engineering team and ensure compliance with H&S.
• Monitor contract financial accountability and performance metrics.

Skills

Electrical (BS7671 18th Edition)

C&G2391 Inspection and Testing

C&G Mechanical & HVAC

Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems

Knowledge of Generators

Knowledge of Electrical Services

Understanding of Statutory Compliance

Education

Recognised industry qualification

IOSH or NEBOSH preferred

Job description

Why work for Smart?

Benefits : Birthday off, 25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, 3 days fully paid volunteering days

At Smart Managed Solutions , we combine cutting‑edge data‑driven technology with a client‑focused approach to deliver exceptional Facilities Management services. Specialising in commercial environments, higher education, and the life sciences sector, we partner with the world’s most innovative organisations to keep their facilities running at peak performance.

We are proud to be an employer that values your growth and work‑life balance. We offer comprehensive training opportunities and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding career. We are one of the few facilities companies that understand people are at the core of every organisation and are the most important investment we will ever make. Even as technology advances and buildings change, it is our leadership and personal contributions of Smart individuals that ultimately set us apart from competitors.

Role Purpose

To manage and control the maintenance and repair to M&E equipment across multiple blue‑chip contracts within the Mobile Portfolio of Smart. Ensuring appropriate and correct operation of assets and that records are maintained in line with Operational, Regulatory and Statutory practice.

Deliver a Smart and world class service, have full confidence of the client and team and be a leader of innovation.

Key Duties

• Commercial and financial accountability across the contract / account.
• Lead a diverse team across multiple skills sets within engineering services.
• Monitoring and Controlling of the PPM and reactive statistics through Elogbooks System and producing Reports.
• Production of monthly reports and ensuring minutes of meetings are collated with actions closed out.
• Production of energy reports for the customer.
• Oversee statutory certification is received and available to the customer on request.
• Management of team in accordance with SMS Procedures and Policies, including their general well‑being and H & S is controlled and monitored.
• Ensure Smart Managed Solutions staffing levels for contract, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Ensure structures support peaks and troughs in workload, and disaster recovery.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Must have recognised industry qualification in at least one of the following three disciplines :

• Electrical (BS7671 18th Edition)
• Electrical (C&G2391 Inspection and Testing)
• C&G Mechanical & HVAC

Knowledges of the following would be ideal : up to date knowledge of current technical standards in relation to Fire Alarm Systems, Generators, Electrical Services, HV & AC and Water Systems Treatment. Up to date knowledge of business‑critical services i.e. UPS and MGPS etc. Full understanding of Statutory Compliance.

IOSH or NEBOSH preferred.

Please apply today to register your interest.

Please note, all details are provided for guidance only, and do not necessarily limit the responsibilities and accountabilities of the job. Full details of employment terms and conditions are provided within Offers of Employment, The Employee Handbook and appropriate policies within the Company. This document does not constitute an Offer of Employment. Offers are only valid when provided in writing through the Human Resources Dept