Technical Contract Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Contract Manager with a strong mechanical bias to manage facilities maintenance across prestigious academic sites in West London. The role requires expertise in M&E services, particularly HVAC, and involves leading teams, overseeing compliance, and managing client relationships. A successful candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, along with relevant qualifications such as an HNC in Building Services Engineering and safety certifications.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a technical/mechanical background.
• Proven experience managing hard FM services in a client-facing environment.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, particularly HVAC or gas/mechanical services.

Responsibilities

• Leading a multi-skilled technical team across multiple campus sites.
• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance and service excellence.
• Acting as the primary client liaison, ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

HNC in Building Services Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Technical Contract Manager (Mechanical bias)

Location: West London

Salary: Up to 75,000 + car allowance + benefits

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Manager with strong technical expertise in M&E services, particularly with a background in HVAC, gas systems, or mechanical infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee the delivery of facilities maintenance services across multiple high-profile academic and research sites.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading a multi-skilled technical team across multiple campus sites.

• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance and service excellence.

• Acting as the primary client liaison, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and long-term relationship building.

• Promoting a strong health & safety culture through visible leadership and regular audits.

• Managing performance against KPIs and SLAs.

• Driving operational improvements and efficiencies.

• Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and in-house engineers.

• Supporting budget control and commercial delivery, including P&L oversight.

What You'll Bring:

• Note: Applicants must have a technical/mechanical background for this particular role.

• Proven experience managing hard FM services in a client-facing environment.

• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, particularly HVAC or gas/mechanical services.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience managing CAFM systems, compliance, and contract reporting.

• IOSH Managing Safely (or an equivalent H&S qualification).

• NEBOSH General Certificate.

• HNC in Building Services Engineering or a similar qualification.

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or trade background.

If you're looking for a new challenge, then this is the perfect role for you!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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