Contracts Manager

Manchester Arndale; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Contract Manager in Tees-side. The role involves managing estate services, ensuring smooth delivery of maintenance projects, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in the building sector and experience in contract and people management. The company offers a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold technical qualifications in the Building, Estates or construction sectors.
• Previous people management experience.
• Confident communicator, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver contract operational activities.
• Monitor and report on key performance Indicators.
• Liaise with customer representatives.
• Assist in the mobilisation of new contracts.

Skills

Building sector knowledge

Contract Management experience

People management

Communication skills

Education

Technical qualifications in Building or Construction

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Job Purpose

OCS Technical Services seek a Contract Manager to deliver Estate Management services in the Tees-side area. Based out of our Stockton-on-Tees office and reporting to the Operations Manager, the position is an important part of the development of the OCS delivery model, to enhance the existing service delivery on contracts within the area.

The role will support the delivery, coordination, monitoring and reporting of Planned (PPM) Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Project work, Lifecycle works, Contract Variations and Small works to Clients in a customer focused and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and deliver all relevant and agreed outputs, including assisting in the preparation and execution of management plans, operational programmes and plans, contract deliverable obligations and PPM Planners.


• Day-to-day management of teams for the delivery of the contract operational activities.


• Assist in the monitoring, management and reporting of contractual key performance Indicators for operational performance and contractual compliance.


• Manage assigned FES FM staff in the account / contract delivery teams.


• Produce efficient and timely technical and cost information; Labour, Materials, Subcontract and equipment.


• Assist in the mobilisation of new contracts in line with agreed scope and performance.


• Liaise with customer representatives at operational level.


• Assist in the development of customer satisfaction and maximising the effectiveness of resources.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Hold technical qualifications in the Building, Estates or construction sectors.


• Experience in a similar field.


• Previous people management experience.


• Contract Management experience.


• A confident communicator, both verbal and written.


• Previous experience in the Healthcare environment (beneficial).


• Experience in a PFI or LIFT type contract setting (advantageous).

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.