Contracts Manager (Estates Management)

The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint an industry-leading commercial professional to take up the key role of Contracts Manager (Estates Management).

About the Role

The University manages a diverse and complex property portfolio, including the main Liverpool City Centre Campus and satellite sites. The Estates and Infrastructure Team, part of Property and Campus Services, maintains buildings and infrastructure across 300 buildings (460,000 m2) on a 255-hectare site, including listed Georgian and Victorian buildings, contemporary structures, and conservation areas. The estate also features complex research laboratories, presenting maintenance challenges. Annually, over 15,000 reactive maintenance work orders are processed via the FM Service Hub.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage outsourced service and supply contracts within the Estates and Infrastructure department, ensuring professional handling and adherence to industry standards.
2. Leverage market insight to ensure value for money and support colleagues in developing contract management skills.
3. Provide commercial oversight and guidance to maintain efficient operations.
4. Support contracts across the wider Property and Campus Services portfolio, ensuring consistency in management standards and performance reporting.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a commercial professional with significant experience managing NEC and JCT standard forms of contract, including Term Serviced Contracts and supply/specialist services contracts. They should have a strong understanding of procurement, governance, risk, and commercial management. Excellent contract negotiation skills and extensive experience managing the contract lifecycle are essential. The role emphasizes making a difference through collaborative relationships. Candidates from outside the Higher Education sector are welcome.

Opportunity

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to oversee a large-scale, diverse estate portfolio in a vibrant city. For more information, view the candidate brochure at: University of Liverpool - Contracts Manager.

Application Process

To learn more, contact our retained search advisors, David Craven, at david.craven@mrgglobal.com or 07932 717438. Applications should include a CV and cover letter and be sent to david.craven@mrgglobal.com.

Equality and Diversity

The University is committed to an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports all staff and students in reaching their potential. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women.

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