Contract Manager

Acorn Engineering Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts while ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency. This role involves managing subcontractors, fostering strong client relationships, and leading a team of engineers. With a focus on building services and mechanical plant, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. If you are passionate about client service and team leadership, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with regular travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building services maintenance contracts and teams.
• Proven ability to maintain excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a portfolio of contracts and monitor routine PPM works.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, setting objectives and delegating responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Building Services Knowledge

Health and Safety Training

Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Main Responsibilities

1. Manage all aspects of a portfolio of contracts, including mobilisation, monitoring routine PPM works, and reviewing engineers' reports and quotes for additional works.
2. Organise and monitor subcontractors.
3. Retain and grow the client portfolio to meet profit margin targets.
4. Maintain effective communication with clients to develop strong relationships and ensure smooth operations.
5. Manage documentation, including progress meetings and site visits, and ensure compliance with H&S policies.
6. Lead and develop a team of engineers, setting objectives and delegating responsibilities.
7. Liaise with internal support functions to foster a collaborative work environment.
8. Assist in recruiting and inducting engineers and team members.

Person Specification

This role is based in Slough with regular travel to client sites in London and South England. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills, always prioritising the client and going the extra mile.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Sound knowledge of building services and mechanical plant.
• Driving Licence.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Health and Safety training.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing building services maintenance contracts and teams.
• Proven ability to maintain excellent client relationships.