Contracts Manager

Russell Taylor Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Contracts Manager to oversee their new London schools trust contract. This role involves managing electrical and mechanical maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector contracts and a solid background in facilities management. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working environment that balances office and remote work. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the mechanical and electrical engineering sector.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering public sector contracts in hard services engineering.
• Solid experience in MS 365 and facilities management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of electrical and mechanical maintenance for schools.
• Build professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Management

Facilities Maintenance

Health and Safety Planning

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HND in Engineering or Construction

Safety Management Qualification (IOSH/SMSTS)

Tools

MS 365

Facilities Management Workflow Management System

Job description

Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Car Allowance / Pension / Hybrid

Vacancy Title: Contracts Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Woodford Green
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Start Date: 2025-04-28
REF: J91980191
Contact Name: Charlie Ward
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Do you want a hybrid role?
Do you have facilities maintenance/hard services experience?
Are you an experienced contract manager?

Our client is currently seeking a Contract Manager to join their industry leading Term Maintenance division to manage their new London schools trust contract. The contract is to deliver electrical and mechanical planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting our clients from the pre-planning and pre-programming of works through to completion
2. Writing health and safety plans, method statements and risk assessments, ensuring that all sites have the appropriate documentation
3. Ensuring the smooth running of sites through regular liaison with key stakeholders, supervisors, and sub-contractors
4. Ensuring that the works programme is effectively resourced with labour, plant and materials
5. Monitoring works and performance against the contract to enable the accurate submission of accurate monthly invoices and final account settlement
6. Building effective and professional working relationships with clients and key stakeholders
7. Managing a team of supervisors and support staff, ensuring the continuous development of skills by undertaking training needs analysis
8. Undertaking site visits, audit visits and client meetings

Requirements:

Need for a proactive Contract Manager who has experience in delivering public sector contracts in the hard services engineering field. You will have solid experience in MS 365 and facilities management workflow management system.

Experience of working on Term Maintenance contracts or for public bodies would be beneficial.

You will hold an NVQ level 4 / HND or above in an engineering or construction-related field as well as a CSCS card, a full UK driving license and a safety management qualification such as IOSH or SMSTS.

Wage: £50k + dependant on experience
Pension Scheme
Car allowance
Hybrid working: 2 office-based days and 3 days work from home. Site visits and client meetings will be worked within this schedule.

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