Contract Manager

Strutmasters.com; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Manager to lead engineering teams in delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical building services maintenance. This role offers the chance to manage client portfolios while ensuring compliance and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment. Join a dynamic operations team and contribute to business development activities in a company that values advanced technology and personal service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing M&E building services contracts.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support a team of engineers in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge (Electrical/Mechanical)

Communication Skills

Compliance Systems

Tools

Elogbooks

Job description

Contract Manager

Location: Leicester (East Midlands)
Salary: £55,000 - £57,000 + Car Allowance
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for delivering top-tier building services maintenance? We're working with a well-established, multi-award-winning facilities services provider that has over three decades of experience supporting clients across corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport, and manufacturing sectors. Their nationwide presence and commitment to compliance, energy efficiency, and personalised service make them a trusted name in the industry.

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has opened for a Contract Manager to join their dynamic operations team. You’ll be leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality mechanical and electrical building services maintenance across a designated client portfolios. This is a fantastic chance to step into a role where your leadership, technical expertise, and client relationship skills will be key to success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• As a Contract Manager you will act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• You will Lead and support a team of engineers including a Lead Engineer.
• As a contract manager you will ensure the profitable and compliant delivery of maintenance contracts.
• You will manage service delivery against KPIs and SLAs for both planned and reactive works.
• You will oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to H&S policies.
• As a Contract manager you role will be to provide operational reports, track profitability, and support credit control.
• You will contribute to business development activities, including mobilisations and variation works.
• You will support HR-related activities, including recruitment and staff welfare.

What We’re Looking For:

• As a contract manager you must have technical background in either Electrical or Mechanical industry
• You will have proven experience managing M&E building services contracts.
• As a contract manager you will have strong leadership and team management skills.
• Confident in client-facing roles with excellent communication abilities.
• Technical knowledge to support engineers and subcontractors.
• Comfortable working with compliance systems and contract reporting tools (e.g., Elogbooks).
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company that combines advanced technology with personal service to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant workplace solutions.

Ready to take the next step in your FM career?
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