Contract Manager

HVAC Recruitment; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee a key multi-site FM contract focused on M&E hard services. This senior role requires expertise in managing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance and financial performance. Strong leadership and client management skills are essential. The package includes a salary of up to £55,000 per annum, car allowance, bonus, pension, and additional benefits. This position is ideal for someone looking to take ownership within a supportive organization.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering day

Life assurance

Employee rewards

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing FM contracts within M&E hard services.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, PPM, and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of reactive maintenance, PPM, and quoted works.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with SFG20 and contractual KPIs.
• Oversee service delivery, compliance, and financial performance.

Skills

Management of FM contracts

Compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Building Services or technical qualification

Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS, IOSH)

Job description

Contract Manager - Facilities Management (M&E Hard Services)

UK | Full Time | Multi-Site Contract

Our client, a well-established Facilities Management provider, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of a key multi-site FM contract, primarily focused on M&E hard services. This senior, client-facing role is responsible for overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance, service delivery, and financial performance across the contract. You will be supported by an Assistant Contract Manager and Contract Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of reactive maintenance, PPM, and quoted works
• Ensure works are delivered in line with SFG20 and contractual KPIs
• Oversee service delivery, compliance, and financial performance
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage subcontractors
• Submit quotations for remedial and additional works
• Ensure statutory, regulatory, and HSQE compliance
• Attend sites for audits, surveys, and client meetings as required
• Identify efficiencies and improvements in service delivery
• Lead, support, and develop engineering and contract teams
• Conduct staff reviews and performance discussions

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing FM contracts within M&E hard services
• Strong knowledge of compliance, PPM, and reactive maintenance
• Good leadership, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Building Services or technical qualification
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS, IOSH)

Package

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Car allowance plus business mileage
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional benefits including volunteering day, life assurance, and employee rewards
• Laptop, mobile phone, and IT equipment provided

This role would suit an experienced Contract Manager looking to take ownership of a high‑profile FM contract within a stable and well‑supported organisation.