Contract Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Salford Priors CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life cover 2x salary

Discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the Peel Retail, Peel Land & Peel Waters contracts from our on-site team in Salford. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

You will manage service delivery, monitor performance, and drive improvements while mentoring resident engineers and subcontractors. A strong H&S and CAFM background is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous contract management experience and knowledge of building services and legislation.
• Experience in facilities management with a technical background.
• Ability to think clearly in extreme circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Manage client service delivery on Peel Retail, Peel Land & Peel Waters contracts ensuring resources work collaboratively.
• Accountable for financial performance of the contract with senior partners to meet targets.
• Develop meaningful relationships with client stakeholders across the Peel Portfolio.
• Ensure compliance across all contractual KPI’s.

Skills

Contract management

Facilities management knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

CAF M system experience

Education

H&S / M&E qualifications / Water systems and Legionella control (HSG274)

Tools

Planon Universe

Job description

Equans is looking for an Contract Manager to join our team in Salford on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Manage the client service delivery on Peel Retail, Peel Land & Peel Waters contracts ensuring all available resources work in a collaborative manner.
• Accountable for the financial performance of the contract working with the Account Director and Financial Business Partner to achieve our financial targets set for the contract.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with all client stakeholders across the Peel Portfolio
• Ensure compliance across all 5 contractual KPI’s.
• Manage Resident Engineers and Subcontractors in line with the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Monitor and develop direct reports through training and regular reviews.
• Working with the Supervisor to ensure that all risks relating to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality are effectively managed using risk assessments, PPE, training and company procedures to ensure a safe working environment for both employees and clients
• Review the monthly audit checks demonstrating legislative compliance within scope of service delivery streams and to elevate to the Account Director as necessary.
• Work with the on-site teams in planning, implementing, and monitoring the standards of all works relating to the PPM schedule and reactive works
• Work with the operational and support teams to ensure all completion times for planned, corrective and reactive works are correctly logged and recorded within the company’s asset management system Planon Universe.
• Produce and present monthly contract reports to client stakeholders.
• Establish, operate and maintain procedures for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitor and review of the services.
• Drive successful contract negotiations and business improvement initiatives

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Previous contract management experience and a good knowledge of building services and legislation
• Experience and track record in working in Facilities Management with a technical background.
• Must have the ability to think clearly in extreme circumstances.
• H&S Qualification / M&E Qualifications / Water Systems and Legionella Control – HSG274
• Experience of using a CAFM system and a full clean driver’s licence.
• Able to interact with stakeholders within Equans Services, the clients, other service partners and suppliers.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.