Facilities Contract Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure and hospitality group is seeking a Facilities Contract Manager to shape their facilities management strategy across the UK. This home-based role requires managing third-party maintenance strategies and ensuring compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in subcontractor management and facilities management, with a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a car allowance and substantial holiday time.

Benefits

£4,500 car allowance

33 days' holiday

5% employer and employee pension contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing subcontractors and compliance across multiple sites.
• Background in facilities or building services management.
• Experience implementing CAFM systems and improving FM processes through technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a robust third-party maintenance and contract strategy.
• Lead subcontractor tenders, negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Monitor and report on statutory compliance through inspections.

Skills

Managing subcontractors

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Job Description

Facilities Contract Manager

Location: UK-wide (home-based with site visits across the UK)
Salary: £45,000 - £54,000 + Benefits

The Role:

A leading leisure and hospitality group with over 60 sites nationwide is seeking a Facilities Contract Manager to join their growing team. This newly created role will be instrumental in shaping and delivering a best-in-class facilities management strategy across a diverse multi-site portfolio.

Reporting to the Group Head of Maintenance, you will lead third-party maintenance strategies, manage subcontractor relationships, implement a brand-new CAFM system, and ensure the highest standards of statutory compliance and building services performance.

This is a home-based role with regular travel across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a robust third-party maintenance and contract strategy to complement in-house teams.
• Lead subcontractor tenders, negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Oversee the creation and management of an annual PPM schedule for all sites.
• Monitor and report on statutory compliance (Gas, Electrical, Water Hygiene, etc.) through inspections and desktop checks.
• Manage remedial works from inspections, ensuring timely completion within budget.
• Oversee insurance inspection schedules and resulting actions.
• Implement a contractor performance review framework including accreditation checks, insurance verification, and feedback processes.
• Create a shared learning platform to resolve recurring plant or equipment issues across the estate.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience managing subcontractors and compliance across multiple sites.
• Background in facilities or building services management.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Experience implementing CAFM systems and improving FM processes through technology.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• £4,500 car allowance
• 33 days' holiday (including public holidays)
• Pension: 5% employer and 5% employee contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• BUPA Healthcare

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation where your work will directly influence operational excellence, safety, and compliance across a high-profile UK-wide portfolio.

To apply or learn more, contact Lucy Wynn:

07355 688 655

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