Contract Manager

CBRE Local UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in London is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the contract management of staff and operations for electrical and mechanical services, ensuring performance and compliance with CBRE processes.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication with clients, and delivery of financial plans while promoting safety and development within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management for staff, operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical services.
• Experience in Facilities Management; technical background desirable.
• Strong communication skills with ability to lead a team.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues; NEBOSH/IOSH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical 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.

Skills

Contract management

Facilities Management

Team leadership

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: London

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.

Role Summary

• Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical 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.

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