Contract Manager - Facilities Management

Off to Work; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is looking for a Facilities Management Contract Manager to oversee the delivery of Hard and Soft FM services across multiple sites in Torquay, Devon. The role requires extensive experience in facilities management and contract delivery, particularly within the education sector. The ideal candidate should have a strong leadership background and be commercially focused, ensuring high performance and compliance. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are included.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering Hard and Soft FM services.
• Proven success managing PFI contracts or complex estates.
• 10+ years of senior FM leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all FM operations including maintenance and cleaning.
• Manage subcontractors to meet performance and safety standards.
• Deliver project works on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Health & Safety knowledge

IT and analytical abilities

Education

NEBOSH or IWFM qualifications

Job description

Overview

Facilities Management Contract Manager

Education Sector

Torquay, Devon

Salary up to £63,000

Excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Facilities Management leader with a strong background in PFI contract delivery?

We are seeking a commercially minded Contract Manager to manage the full delivery of Hard and Soft FM services, lead operational teams, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-performing facilities management across the estate.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a major multi-site education contract, leading FM service delivery while driving commercial performance and outstanding client relationships.

Responsibilities

You will oversee all FM operations including M&E maintenance, building fabric, grounds, cleaning, catering, caretaking, helpdesk services, subcontractor management, and the planning and delivery of lifecycle and variation works.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing operational teams
• Managing subcontractors to meet performance, safety, and quality standards
• Delivering lifecycle programmes and project works on time and within budget
• Owning contract P&L, budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensuring full contractual, statutory, and Health & Safety compliance
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients and stakeholders

About You

• Extensive experience delivering Hard and Soft FM services
• Proven success managing PFI contracts or complex estates
• 10+ years’ senior FM leadership experience
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Sound Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent IT, reporting, and analytical abilities
• Working knowledge of SFG20 & AP / RP frameworks
• NEBOSH or IWFM qualifications & Fire safety, Legionella, or CDM experience