Junior Contracts Manager - Building Services

Alice Rose Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Contracts Manager for a reputable Building Services Maintenance provider in the South East. This role involves overseeing FM and building maintenance contracts, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in M&E or HVAC engineering, strong communication skills, and a desire for career advancement within a growing business.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Opportunities for long-term progression

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC Engineering is essential.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing or supervising engineers within a maintenance environment.
• Confident communicator with good written and IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing small-scale FM and building maintenance contracts.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety.
• Conducting site surveys and preparing maintenance contract proposals.
• Mobilising new contracts and ensuring smooth transition and client satisfaction.
• Carrying out site inspections and reviewing RAMS and compliance documentation.

Skills

Technical understanding of M&E building services

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC Engineering

Job description

Junior Contracts Manager - Building Services / M&E Maintenance

Location: Surrey (with travel across London & the South East)

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time (occasional out-of-hours attendance required)

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Alice Rose is recruiting for a Junior Contracts Manager to join a reputable Building Services Maintenance provider, supporting commercial portfolios across London and the South East. This position is ideal for someone from an M&E or HVAC background who has progressed into supervision or management and is now looking to step into a full contracts management role.

The Role

The Junior Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing a range of small‑scale FM and building maintenance contracts, ensuring the smooth running of planned and reactive works across mechanical, electrical, and public health systems. You’ll manage client relationships, ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, and support senior management in driving service quality and operational efficiency.

Junior Contracts Manager Duties Include:

• Conducting site surveys and preparing maintenance contract proposals
• Mobilising new contracts and ensuring smooth transition and client satisfaction
• Carrying out site inspections and reviewing RAMS and compliance documentation
• Managing client relationships and attending review meetings
• Quoting and delivering small works and additional projects
• Overseeing subcontractor performance and documentation
• Supporting senior management with day‑to‑day operations and contract renewals

The Candidate

You’ll be an ambitious, motivated individual who enjoys responsibility and client interaction. A solid technical understanding of M&E building services is essential, alongside strong organisational and communication skills.

Junior Contracts Manager Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC Engineering (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ, or HNC/HND)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes
• Experience managing or supervising engineers within a maintenance environment
• Confident communicator with good written and IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop into a full Contracts Manager role within a growing business that offers long‑term progression, autonomy, and exposure to a wide range of commercial environments.