FM Contract Manager

BAM Construct & Ventures UK Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee hard services at East Midlands Airport. This site-based role requires a strong background in facilities management and engineering, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. You will lead a dedicated team, manage subcontractors, and drive contract growth while fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, this opportunity not only offers a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance and health coverage. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and be part of building a sustainable future.

Benefits

Electric car or car allowance

Contributory pension

BUPA health insurance

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Gym subsidy

BAM social club membership

Qualifications

• Must have FM Hard services and engineering background.
• Educated with vocational qualifications in mechanical or electrical HNC level.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operational delivery of all hard services on site.
• Management of a 4 engineer site team and third-party subcontractors.
• Ensure statutory compliance and manage client relationships.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Service Management

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NEC4 FMC Qualification

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Finance Package Software

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is recruiting a Contract Manager to be based at East Midlands Airport. This is a site-based role with the post holder being on site 5 days per week. Must have FM Hard services and engineering background.

Your mission

You will be responsible for overall operational delivery of all hard services on site, H&S management and coordination of all FM services required by the contract which includes M&E, L8, Fire and Building Fabric. The post holder is responsible for the management of a 4 engineer site team and also the management of third-party subcontractors.

1. Taking full profit and loss accountability for the contract.
2. Ensuring statutory compliance across site is maintained.
3. Work collaboratively with the helpdesk team to ensure all contract SLA/KPI s are achieved.
4. Arrange and control reactive maintenance and repair works.
5. Manage any minor project works and work collaboratively with our internal project team on complex project works.
6. Management of the engineering on site team, and nominated sub-contractors.
7. Management of client relationship.
8. Co-ordinate activities where multiple trades are involved, including management of permit to work process.
9. Identify opportunities for contract growth/expansion.
10. The effective and efficient use of all resources allocated to the management of the contracted service delivery requirements.
11. Assist in the identification of employee learning and development needs to meet Company objectives.
12. Ensure the management of the services is carried out in accordance with contract specification.
13. Good commercial, management, and industry practices.
14. Quality, environmental, safety and health management systems requirements.
15. Appropriate statutory and other legislative requirements including applicable standards and codes of practice.
16. BAM FM policies.
17. Ensure that all facilities and services are made available within the requirements of the contract specifications.
18. Ensure all services are operated in the most economical and efficient manner.
19. Instigate and monitor BAM FM Health and Safety Procedures.
20. Ensure safe working practices are adhered to by contractors.
21. Keep up to date records in accordance with legislative and BAM FM requirements.
22. Liaison with Clients Representatives at all levels.
23. Preparing concise monthly reports for the client.
24. Participate on the site on call rota.

Who are we looking for?

1. Must be a time served Mechanical or Electrically trained individual.
2. Educated with appropriate vocational qualifications in mechanical or electrical HNC level and experienced in assessing the operation and maintenance duties within a large facility.
3. Post holder will be required to hold NEC4 FMC qualification, or if successful be prepared to undergo training to gain this qualification.
4. Service management experience relevant to a working environment within the facilities management industry.
5. Experience working in critical environments, and management of engineering teams.
6. Good leadership attributes complimented with the ability to communicate, organise, motivate, manage and develop staff.
7. Experience of hard service delivery.
8. Membership of an appropriate professional body is desirable.
9. Strong IT user skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Finance package software.
10. You will be required to undertake and pass an enhanced DBS check and undergo client specific security clearance.
11. Full United Kingdom Driving Licence.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role.