Contracts Manager

phs Group plc; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP for you and your household

phsPerks discounts with major stores

ILM training and development

Job summary

phs Compliance in Warrington is seeking a dynamic Contracts Manager to lead full P&L responsibility for allocated contracts, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable delivery while collaborating with Operations, Sales, Finance, Compliance and Engineering.

You will provide technical oversight across electrical compliance contracts, ensure inspection, testing, certification and remedial works meet required standards, and identify opportunities for account growth through strategic thinking and

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications including 18th Edition and testing/verification expertise.
• Experience with high-stakes electrical compliance contracts.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Hold full P&L responsibility for allocated contracts.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Attend and contribute to WIP and billing meetings.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and additional revenue.
• Monitor contract performance against targets.
• Provide technical oversight across electrical contracts.
• Ensure inspection, testing, certification, and remedial works meet standards.
• Support operational teams in resolving complex technical challenges.

Education

Fully qualified Electrician – Level 3 apprenticeship

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations – 18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent – Inspection, Testing & Initial Verification

Strategic thinking and commercial judgement

Pricing, cost modelling and financial analysis

Data interpretation and continuous improvement

Profitability and cost control

Tools

None

Job description

Contracts Manager - Golborne Office Warrington – with National Travel

We are now looking for a dynamic and commercially focused Contracts Manager to join our growing Compliance division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader who can drive technical excellence, deliver outstanding customer service, and contribute to our strategic ambition of being the market-leading facilities management compliance business in the UK, Working closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Finance, Compliance and Engineering, you will ensure the delivery of a consistently high-quality customer experience while achieving business objectives.

The Contracts Manager role at phs Compliance will involve

• Hold full profit and loss responsibility for allocated contracts and accounts.
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Attend and actively contribute to WIP and billing meetings.
• Identify and develop opportunities for account growth and additional revenue streams.
• Monitor contract performance against financial and operational targets.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance across electrical compliance contracts.
• Ensure inspection, testing, certification, and remedial works meet required standards.
• Support operational teams in resolving complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate for Contracts Manager at phs Compliance will have

• Fully qualified Electrician through a recognised apprenticeship to Level 3 or equivalent.
• Current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations qualification (18th Edition), Level 3 qualification in Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
• Ability to apply strategic thinking and commercial judgement to drive operational success.
• Proven experience influencing, engaging, and negotiating with senior‑level customers.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance requirements, and best practice.
• Strong understanding of pricing, cost modelling, and financial performance analysis.
• Able to interpret, challenge, and validate data to support business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Strong focus on profitability, cost control, and business growth.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get

• A competitive base salary
• Virtual GP for you and your household
• Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with ‘phsPerks’
• Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in‑house training
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
• Pension
• No scheduled weekend work
• Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more