Contract Manager in London)

PRS Recruitment Services; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services organization in the UK is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee operations and project activities. The role promises significant career progression into project management. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a proactive approach, ready to engage with dynamic teams and improve performance.

Benefits

Career progression to management

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-training experience.
• Experience in a corporate head office.
• Strong team player with excellent task management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure no-risk operations during project activities.
• Guarantee installation quality meets design criteria.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for technical infrastructure.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Organization

Innovative Thinking

Education

Health & Safety qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Excel

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.