Contract Manager

PRS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national Facilities Management provider is looking for an experienced FM Contract Manager to oversee a high-profile PFI education portfolio in the South West. In this critical leadership role, you will manage the delivery of Hard and Soft FM services across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, safety, and high-quality performance. Your experience in operational leadership, client relationship management, and financial oversight will be crucial. Strong candidates will have a background in managing P&L and will drive continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Facilities Management, particularly in a PFI context.
• Strong leadership skills managing diverse teams.
• Excellent command over contract P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full delivery of Hard and Soft FM services across multiple sites.
• Oversee Lifecycle and Variation Works, ensuring efficient delivery.
• Manage the contract P&L, including budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Operational leadership

Client relationship management

Financial reporting

Compliance management

Job description

FM Contract Manager (PFI) – South West

We are supporting a leading national Facilities Management provider in appointing an experienced FM Contract Manager to oversee a high-profile PFI education portfolio in the South West region.

This is a critical leadership role covering multiple sites within a long-term, well-established PFI contract. To protect the confidentiality of the organisation and contract, full details will be shared only with shortlisted candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead the full delivery of Hard and Soft FM services across a varied estate, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery. The role demands strong operational leadership, commercial oversight, and exceptional client relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities Facilities Management

• Deliver all Hard & Soft FM services including M&E, building fabric, grounds, cleaning, catering, porterage, asset surveys, lifecycle works, and variations.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team, driving standards, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee Lifecycle and Variation Works, ensuring efficient planning, delivery, and cost control.
• Manage the contract P&L, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, maintain high-quality documentation.