Contract Manager

Mecsia; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card.

Mobile phone.

Competitive salary.

Wellbeing support.

25 days annual leave entitlement, plus

Job summary

CMSL t/a Phosters is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance and high standards across multiple client sites throughout the Midlands. This is a full-time, mobile role requiring engagement across a variety of industries.

You will lead a team of engineers, drive performance, manage relationships with clients and suppliers, and ensure adherence to legal, regulatory and internal policies. Training and development are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with terms, performance and procedures.
• Act as primary contact for contract matters, building relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and performance management to engineers to ensure productivity and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, extensions and renewals.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Produce regular reports on contract status, risks, performance and financial commitments.
• Support procurement and tender processes, including evaluating contractual requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Legal awareness

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH

Tools

SFG20 knowledge

Job description

About The Company

CMSL t/a Phosters are a fast-paced dynamic facilities maintenance company who operates nationwide, providing nearly 30,000 service visits to properties and sites across the United Kingdom. We provide a comprehensive facilities maintenance service to meet the diverse needs of our clients, through our dedicated team of professionals.

Location - Midlands

About The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Contract Manager to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to deliver exceptional results on behalf the business. This vacancy is a full time position.

This is a mobile position; therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to work across a magnitude of our client’s sites across a variety of industries.

Skills And Experience Required

• Oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, performance requirements, and organisational procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters, maintaining effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and lead a team of engineers, providing coaching, support, and performance management to ensure high levels of productivity, engagement, and service delivery.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
• Monitor contract performance against agreed service levels, key performance indicators (KPIs), and contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, extensions, and renewals to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation, ensuring all information is up to date and accessible.
• Work collaboratively with operational, finance, procurement, and legal teams to support contract delivery and compliance.
• Review and analyse contract terms and conditions, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance and support the resolution of any contractual disputes or performance concerns.
• Produce regular reports on contract status, risks, performance, and financial commitments.
• Support procurement and tender processes, including evaluating contractual requirements and contributing to bid submissions.

Skills:

• Good working knowledge of local contract laws and corporate policies, strong research skills and a good understanding of legal agreements. Good understanding and Knowledge of SFG20.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills
• IOSH managing safely and/or NEBOSH desirable ( training can be provided)

We have an extensive training programme for all employees to encourage continuous professional development to progress within the company

What We Offer

• Company vehicle and fuel card..
• Mobile phone.
• Competitive salary.
• Access to companywide wellbeing support.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.

Why work for us?

We are a company who values professionalism and fosters a culture of opportunity for growth and development. The people we employ define who we are, and we recognise that no individual is the same that’s why we are keen to continue to invest and upskill our workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability