Contract Manager - Grays, Essex

PRS; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Thurrock is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee technical accounts and lead engineering teams. The role requires proven experience in managing technical contracts and delivering projects on time and budget. You will ensure compliance with service delivery standards and develop strong client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £68K

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing technical contracts in a facilities or engineering environment.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Manage all technical issues and P&L.
• Responsible for managing the company's H&S and environmental performance.

Skills

Client relationship management

Budget management

Project delivery

Team leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Contract Manager based in Grays, Essex. The role focuses on managing technical accounts, leading engineering teams, and ensuring compliant service delivery on a large site.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and performance.


• Manage all technical issues.


• Manage P&L and budgets.


• Manage agreed KPI and SLA-s.


• Responsible for managing the company\'s H&S and environmental performance on site.


• Plan and implement building project works.


• Responsible for managing the company\'s quality procedures on site.


• Management of client relationships on a daily basis.


• Management of all reports.


• Responsible for the permit system.


• Oversee technical contracts, ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).


• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact.


• Monitor and report on contract performance, financials, and operational delivery.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous experience managing technical contracts in a facilities or engineering environment.


• Experience of service delivery in high profile offices.


• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.


• Proven experience in managing engineers directly, including performance management and team leadership.


• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience.


• Health & Safety knowledge (IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable).


• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £68K, dependent on experience.


• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.


• Exciting opportunity to work on a prestigious site.


• Career development and progression opportunities.