Contract Manager

CBRE Local UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate management company is seeking a Contract Manager in London. The role involves overseeing contract management, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and developing financial plans for successful service delivery. Candidates should have prior contract management experience and strong communication skills, with a background in Facilities Management being a plus. This position emphasizes building effective client relationships and staff development.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of building services and legislation.
• Experience in Facilities Management is preferred.
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues including NEBOSH/IOSH training is desirable.
• Health and Safety knowledge is desirable (NEBOSH/IOSH).
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts for electrical and mechanical plants/services.
• Oversee daily operations of the engineering team.
• Develop financial plans for contract delivery and growth.
• Maintain effective relationships with key client contacts.
• Facilitate training and development for staff.

Skills

Contract management experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership and team motivation

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Manager to join the team located in London.

Responsibilities:

• 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.