Junior contract manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited in London is seeking a Junior Facilities Contract Manager to oversee a small portfolio of 4–5 commercial buildings. You will work with on-site engineers and contractors to ensure planned and reactive works are delivered on time and to standard.

This role offers an opportunity to grow in Facilities Management, taking ownership of contracts, reporting on building performance, and coordinating budgets and invoices with service partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in hard services or technical facilities roles.
• Understanding of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong communication and ability to work with contractors.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• IT literate and able to produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of hard services across 4–5 buildings.
• Work with on-site engineers and contractors to ensure works are completed on time.
• Monitor service delivery for health & safety and contractual standards.
• Assist with budgets, purchase orders and contractor invoices.
• Attend site meetings and produce reports on building performance.
• Build relationships with clients, occupants and service partners.

Skills

Hard services

Communication

Organization

IT literacy

Job description

Junior Facilities Contract Manager

Location: London (covering 4–5 commercial buildings)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking a Junior Facilities Contract Manager with a strong background in hard services to oversee a small portfolio of commercial buildings in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their FM career and gain more responsibility within contract and building management.

Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day management of hard services across 4–5 buildings

• Work closely with on-site engineers and contractors to ensure planned and reactive works are completed on time

• Monitor service delivery to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and contractual standards

• Assist with managing budgets, purchase orders and contractor invoices

• Attend regular site meetings and produce reports on building performance and maintenance activity

• Build strong working relationships with clients, building occupants and service partners

Experience Required:

• Previous experience working in a hard services or technical facilities role (e.g., FM Helpdesk, Maintenance Scheduler, Assistant Contract Manager, or Engineering background)

• Understanding of planned and reactive maintenance processes

• Strong communication skills and ability to work confidently with contractors and building users

• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities across different sites

• IT literate, with the ability to produce reports and maintain records

This role will suit someone who is eager to learn, grow and develop within Facilities Management, while taking ownership of a small but varied building portfolio.