Contract Manager

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

Training & progression

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced FM Contract Manager to oversee all hard services on key contracts. The role calls for a technical M&E background and day-to-day contract operations in Manchester City Centre, with occasional travel to other sites.

You will manage operational staff, budgets and performance, ensure compliance, and contribute to lifecycle planning and service delivery while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience for managing hard FM contracts and staff.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• CAFМ system experience and site wide service delivery knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational staff, budgets and Hard FM performance.
• Develop and maintain services with clients and staff across sites.
• Ensure contract requirements, compliance and cost efficiencies are met.
• Lead lifecycle planning, asset transformation and major projects.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Client liaison

Contract management

Communication

Cost control

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

FM Contract Manager - Manchester - National Facilities Management Service Provider - Up to £65,000

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced FM Contract Manager to oversee all hard services on key contracts. The successful candidate will come from a technical M&E background and will have experience in the overall day to day running of the contract.

This particular role will be located in Manchester City Centre - with occasional travel to other sites.

Package:

• Competitive salary between £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Car allowance of £5,000 per annum
• Core hours are Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Training, development & progression opportunities

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for all operational staff, budget and performance of the Hard FM
• Effectively manage and develop all services within the site, using standards set by the company and service contract for clients, staff and visitors alike
• To contribute to the contract by maintaining a close liaison with the client to ensure day-to-day and future requirements of delivering the contract are met
• To be responsible for contractual performance in accordance with agreed budgets, compliance with the performance monitoring systems, and continually enforce cost efficiencies
• Strategic Life Cycle programme development and end of contract planning, tactical life cycle and Asset transformation contract delivery, major project surveying, technical strategic advice & support and operational management support
• Manage the team including recruitment, development, appraisal, absence, discipline, etc.
• To exercise financial and commercial controls in the management of expenditure and income within budget
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with our client to ensure client satisfaction
• To ensure operational delivery is high quality and compliance with statutory and contractual obligations
• To add value, increase productivity and identify and implement cost efficiencies

Requirements:

• City & Guilds qualified at Level 3 in any Mechanical or Electrical qualification (or equivalent)
• Full & clean UK driving licence
• Will ideally come from a Hard FM background with experience gained using a CAFM system to ensure the contract operates efficiently
• Must have experience of managing staff within facilities management
• Must have excellent communication, leadership and motivational skills
• Good understanding of statutory compliance and contract deliverables
• Will have experience of managing multi-functional teams
• Will be able to demonstrate commercial/financial experience