Mobile Contract Manager

Jones Fm Llp; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Career progression

Leadership development

Job summary

Jones FM LLP in Dartford is seeking an experienced Mobile Contract Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery, performance, and commercial management of hard FM services across a national portfolio. The role is based in Dartford with occasional travel across the UK to client sites.

You will lead engineering teams, manage subcontractors, ensure compliance, and drive service excellence, continuous improvement, and contract profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven contract management experience in Hard FM.
• Strong technical background in M&E/building services.
• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience within multi-site contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own hard services delivery in line with SLAs and KPIs.
• Lead client meetings, reviews, and reporting.
• Manage maintenance across HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing.
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning and maintenance strategies.
• Manage budgets, costs, and P&L.
• Approve variations and monitor subcontractor costs.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure RAMS and risk assessments are in place.
• Lead engineering teams across multiple sites.

Skills

Contract management

Hard FM

Client relationship

Budget management

Leadership

Communication skills

CAFM system

Driving licence

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Contract Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery, performance, and commercial management of hard FM services across one of our national portfolios.

This role will be based in Dartford, occasional travel across the UK as required.

You will lead teams, manage subcontractors, ensure statutory compliance, and act as the key point of contact for clients, driving service excellence, continuous improvement, and contract profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Client Management

• Take full ownership of hard services delivery in line with contractual SLAs and KPIs
• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships
• Lead client meetings, performance reviews, and reporting
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and added value

Hard Services Delivery

• Manage planned and reactive maintenance across M&E systems including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building services
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements (H&S, SFG20, HTMs where applicable, L8, LOLER, PUWER, etc.)
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning and maintenance strategies

People Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop engineering teams across multiple sites
• Manage performance, training, and competency of staff
• Ensure appropriate resourcing levels and call-out cover
• Manage contract budgets, cost control, and P&L performance
• Approve quotations, variations, and additional works
• Monitor subcontractor performance and costs

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture across all activities
• Ensure RAMS, permits, and risk assessments are in place and adhered to
• Support audits and ensure corrective actions are completed

About You

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager (or Senior Site Manager) within Hard FM
• Strong technical background in M&E / building services
• Sound knowledge of statutory compliance and FM best practice
• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience within multi-site or complex contracts
• CAFM system experience

What We Offer

• Travel allowance
• Career progression within a growing FM business
• Supportive leadership and professional development
• Opportunity to manage high-profile and technically challenging contracts