Contract Manager

OCS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the profitable service delivery of contracts across our portfolio in Leeds. You will manage complex facilities, coordinate teams, and interface with clients to ensure deliverables meet contract objectives.

The role requires formal qualification in mechanical/electrical or similar, HNC level, and professional accreditation. You will drive continuous improvement and uphold our values while building capable teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage contracts profitably and deliver services.
• Strong communication, both written and spoken.
• Highly organised with ability to work under pressure.
• Leads by example; builds cohesive teams.
• Experience with building services and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for profitable and operational management of contracts.
• Create cohesive, cost-effective teams for service delivery.
• Interface with clients to ensure contract deliverables are met.
• Identify organic and new business opportunities.
• Contribute to regional management across the business unit.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Pro-active attitude

Problem solving

Education

HNC level in Mechanical/Electrical or similar

MIEE accreditation

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours)

Job Purpose

Responsible and accountable for the profitable and operational management and service delivery of Contracts to meet the business and contract objectives. Create and sustain cohesive, cost-effective teams for the service delivery of thevContracts. Interfacing with Clients to ensure the satisfactory service delivery of the contract deliverables. Identify organic and new business opportunities. As a member of the Regional Business Unit management team, make a broad and powerful contribution across all aspect of the Business Unit.

Essential Criteria

• Formal technical education / qualification in Mechanical / Electrical or similar discipline to a
• Minimum of HNC level or equivalent;
• Recognised professional accreditation (e.g., MIEE);
• Sound technical knowledge of complex facilities and building services;
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, in a highly effective and compelling manner;
• Highly organised;
• Can demonstrate excellent contract management capability and pro-active attitude;
• Able to work under pressure, adhere to tight guidelines and work under own initiative;
• Leads by example and encourages the team to create solutions that go beyond the
• immediate needs to add value to the customer and business.
• Facilitates co-operation and team thinking between team members.
• Openly and honestly expresses views and encourages others to do the same.
• Develops the team’s capability, a compelling motivator through giving constructive
• feedback, coaching and mentoring.
• Measures performance of the team in areas of productivity, quality and delivery for both
• internal and external customers.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties & responsibilities and you will be expected to
• carry out on behalf of the company any reasonable request within your skills base and
• experience.

Desirable

• Excellent computer / IT skills and proven knowledge of CAFM systems.
• Extensive sector experience at a management level
• Up to date and sound knowledge of industry best practices and developments in operational and facilities management;

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.