Contract Manager in London)

PRS Recruitment Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in the UK is seeking a qualified Contract Manager to oversee operations and ensure quality installations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This role supports career progression into project management and offers a competitive salary of £55,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Career progression to management

Competitive salary of £55,000

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-training experience.
• Familiarity with the facilities management industry.
• Previous experience in a corporate head office environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a no-risk approach to operations during project activities.
• Guarantee quality of installations meets design criteria.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert on existing site engineering.

Skills

Strong team player

Excellent task management

Effective communicator

Self-motivated and resourceful

Good administrative and planning skills

Service-oriented attitude

Proficient in Excel

Experience using CAFM systems

Education

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Position: Contract Manager

Salary: £55,000+ Overtime + Career Development

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading building services organizations. This role offers significant career progression into project management. If you're ready to elevate your career, this is the perfect chance to seize.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a no-risk approach to operations during FI and CPM project activities.
• Guarantee the quality of installations meets the design criteria specified in the project specifications and drawings.
• Oversee that all FI and CPM project commissioning is witnessed and signed off by designated stakeholders.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on existing site(s) technical engineering infrastructure, providing data for CS and Project Design Teams.
• Review, comment, and catalogue all relevant documentation throughout installation, testing, commissioning, and handover periods.
• Interface between FI and CPM project work and existing Business As Usual (BAU) operations.
• Ensure variation work proceeds with proper authority and in accordance with contract control procedures.
• Maintain daily liaison with the CS FI Team and CS CPM Team.
• Review contractor progress against the program, advising of any potential slippage due to BAU operations.
• Safeguard, maintain, and care for existing CS assets/systems and site(s).

Skills

• Strong team player capable of prioritizing and solving problems under pressure using innovative solutions.
• Well-organized with excellent task management skills.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, able to operate independently.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Good administrative and planning skills.
• Service-oriented attitude with innovative thinking.
• Proficient in Excel at a medium competency level.
• Experience using CAFM systems for asset and works planning.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with the facilities management industry.
• Health & Safety qualification.
• Minimum of five years post-training experience.

Experience

• Previous experience in a corporate head office environment.
• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a large account team.
• Flexibility to change work patterns at short notice to meet client and building requirements.

Core Competencies

• Performance & Delivery of Results
• People Management & Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Flexibility & Enthusiasm
• Continuous Improvement & Managing Change
• Proactiveness and Leading by Example

Additional Competencies

• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Self-Management
• Creative Thinking and Innovation
• Planning, Organization, and Project Management

Benefits

• £55,000 salary
• Career progression to management

If you're a skilled and committed professional ready for the next step in your career, apply now to join our dynamic team and advance your professional journey.