Contracts Manager, £20.00 per hour, Temp to Perm, Immediate Start
Benefits
* £20.00 per hour
* Competitive hourly rate with clear temp-to-perm opportunity
* Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts
* Opportunity to take full ownership of contracts and operations
* Career progression within a growing facilities management environment
* Exposure to high-value contracts and client relationships
* Supportive team structure with autonomy in decision-making
Responsibilities
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch)
* Manage end-to-end delivery of reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) contracts
* Ensure all works meet agreed SLAs and KPIs, maintaining high service standards
* Oversee job allocation, progress, and completion using CAFM or job management systems
* Lead and coordinate engineers and subcontractors, ensuring productivity and quality
* Act as the main point of contact for clients, handling escalations and maintaining strong relationships
* Monitor costs, labour, and subcontractor spend to protect margins and ensure profitability
* Review and approve quotes, variations, and additional works
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, including RAMS and safe systems of work
* Maintain accurate records and support audit readiness across all contracts
* Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, efficiency, and cost control
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, or similar within facilities management
* Strong background in reactive maintenance and multi-trade environments
* Experience managing engineers and subcontractors across multiple sites
* Ability to work within SLA and KPI-driven environments
* Strong organisational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
* Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and margins
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Confident using CAFM systems or job management platforms
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager seeking a long-term role with strong career growth, operational responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact in facilities management