Contract Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a high-profile contract in the Reading area. This role requires a proven track record in the commercial building services sector, ensuring technical operations meet high standards and contractual obligations are fulfilled. You will manage a team of engineers, handle client relationships, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your leadership and technical expertise will significantly contribute to the success of the company. If you're ready to take on a challenging role with a leading firm, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical engineering discipline; C&G, HNC, HND or higher.
• Strong technical engineering understanding and previous experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical issues and supervise a team of 6 engineers.
• Ensure compliance and manage client relationships daily.
• Responsible for the company's H&S and environmental performance on site.

Skills

Technical Engineering Understanding

Team Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Electrical Engineering Qualification (C&G, HNC, HND or higher)

Job description

Contract Manager – Commercial Contract – Reading area – Up to 70K

Would you like to work at an extremely high profile building in the Reading area?

Have you got a proven track record with the commercial building services industry?

If so please read on...

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading companies in the facilities industry. They currently maintain a number of blue chip maintenance contracts across the UK and are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to work on a high profile contract based in the Reading area.

The main purpose of the job will be to ensure that all technical operations are maintained to a very high standard and also contractual obligations are met. The manager will also need to maintain the site's PPMs to 100% completion at a high quality level and update the asset register on a routine basis. The supervisor will also be responsible for ensuring compliance is conducted, and that all requests are responded to for a client with a 6 star service level and will also be a key player in the technical pro-active approach on risk minimisation.

The main duties will also include:

• Manage all technical issues.
• Supervise a team of 6 engineers.
• Manage agreed KPI and SLA’s.
• Responsible for managing the company’s H&S and environmental performance on site.
• Plan and implement building shutdowns and complex client project works.
• Responsible for managing the company’s quality procedures on site.
• Recruitment of any new staff required on sites.
• Responsible for the technical development of all staff, which will include annual appraisals.
• Management of client relationships on a daily basis.
• Management of all reports.
• Manage any additional business opportunities that will deliver client satisfaction and increase contract sales revenue.
• Responsible for the permit system.

Applicants for this role must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualified in electrical engineering discipline; C&G, HNC, HND or higher.
• Strong technical engineering understanding.
• Previous experience of managing engineering teams.
• Experience of managing large 24/7 sites.
• Experience of service delivery in high profile environments.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and clients.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding and varying workload.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.

The package for this role includes:

• Salary up to 70k.
• 25 days holiday.
• Pension
• Healthcare