Contract Manager

CBRE; Oxford; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global facilities management company in Oxford is seeking a skilled Contract Manager to oversee contract performance, manage teams, and build strong client relations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in facilities management and excellent leadership skills, alongside strong communication abilities. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Positive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing facilities, with an emphasis on contract management.
• Strong ability to motivate and lead teams effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially related to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Manage engineering and operational teams, focusing on training and performance.
• Build client relations and resolve stakeholder issues.

Skills

Hard Services FM experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Performance under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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Join the CBRE Global Workplace Solutions team as a Contract Manager!

Are you a skilled facilities management professional looking for a new opportunity?

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global facilities management company, and we're looking for a Contract Manager to be based regionally in the Oxford area.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of contract performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs, compliance, and efficient operations.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and direct the Engineering and Operational teams, including performance, training, and adherence to CBRE procedures.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and CBRE management, including reporting and issue resolution.
• Financial & Quality Control: Manage financial plans, focusing on revenue, profit, and cost reduction, while maintaining quality standards and business policy adherence.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance: Proactively identify improvements, implement control systems to meet statutory and contractual commitments, and ensure a safe working environment.
• Communication & Training: Deliver effective communication through various channels and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing training for site, systems, and staff development.
• Travel: This role will be based from home with travel to site between Nottingham and Southampton.

What We're Looking For

• Facilities Management Experience: Proven experience in Hard Services FM, including self-delivery and subcontractor management.
• Leadership & Team Management: Strong leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to direct and manage a team.
• Communication & H&S: Excellent communication skills (written & verbal), and a solid understanding of Health & Safety (NEBOSH/IOSH preferred).
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong organisational skills.
• Performance Under Pressure: Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and deliver services within deadlines.

Why CBRE GWS

• Join a leading global company and expand your horizons.
• Enjoy ample opportunities for skill development and professional advancement.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive work environment.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Join one of the UK's leading FM providers and build your career. Apply now!

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry’s most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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