Contract Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee contract management in Canary Wharf. The role involves managing the engineering team, ensuring compliance, and developing financial plans to meet goals while maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have previous contract management experience and excellent communication skills. This mid-senior level position offers opportunities for professional growth in an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous contract management experience with good knowledge of building services.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of technicians.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract operations and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants.
• Complete weekly operations reports and attend client meetings.
• Develop financial plans for revenue and profit delivery.

Skills

Contract management experience

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Canary Wharf

Role Summary

• Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works and Building performance.
• Daily management of the Engineering team including compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures.
• To complete the weekly operations report to the client and attend weekly operations meeting, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with the client.
• Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded.
• Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts.
• Delivering effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad‑hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate.
• Provide a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential.
• Full JD can be provided upon application

Experience Required

• Previous contract management experience and a good knowledge of building services and legislation.
• Experience and track record in working in Facilities Management. Technical background desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives.
• Possess an understanding of Health and Safety issues, NEBOSH / IOSH, or equivalent formal training would be desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract