Senior Multi‑Site Soft FM Contract Lead

House Recruiting; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Annual leave

Flexible working

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loans

Job summary

House Recruiting is seeking a Contract Manager for a multi-site Soft Facilities Management contract (cleaning, bulk waste, grounds maintenance). The role covers Brighton, Crawley, Chichester and Horsham with Mon-Fri, 7:30am–3:30pm and a basic salary up to £45,000 plus bonus.

You will lead dispersed frontline teams, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships across sites. You will ensure services meet KPIs, health and safety standards, and contractual specifications while driving

Qualifications

• Experience managing soft FM services, especially cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Experience managing £1m+ contracts with commercial oversight.
• Proven leadership of dispersed or frontline teams.
• Budget management exposure and P&L accountability.
• Track record of multi-site facilities management contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery and performance of the contract across sites.
• Lead and support dispersed frontline teams, including recruitment, onboarding, training and rosters.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure quality, compliance and safe practices.
• Monitor budgets and ensure expenditure stays within limits.
• Resolve service issues with clients, residents and stakeholders.
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement across the contract.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Respond to incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Multi-site management

Driving licence

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

House Recruiting is seeking a Contract Manager for a multi-site Soft Facilities Management contract (cleaning, bulk waste, grounds maintenance). The role covers Brighton, Crawley, Chichester and Horsham with Mon-Fri, 7:30am–3:30pm and a basic salary up to £45,000 plus bonus.

You will lead dispersed frontline teams, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships across sites. You will ensure services meet KPIs, health and safety standards, and contractual specifications while driving