Contract Manager – High-End Residential
📍West London
💰 £60,000-£65,000 DOE + Package
About the Role
We’re working with a well-established building services provider to recruit a Contracts Manager for a high-end residential development in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-run, stable contract that has been successfully turned around over the past 2.5 years and continues to perform strongly, with multiple extensions secured.
You’ll be stepping into a key leadership role overseeing both mechanical and electrical services across a premium residential estate.
The Contract
* High-end residential building.
* Plant includes fan coil units and HIUs.
* Landlord-side responsibility covering full M&E (no retail/commercial aside from plant areas)
* Established, high-performing team already in place.
The Team You’ll Lead
* 4 on-site engineers (3 mechanical, 1 electrical).
* 1 supervisor (progressed from engineer level).
* 2 administrators.
* Additional floating engineer supporting across other contracts.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing day-to-day operations of the contract.
* Acting as the main point of contact for the client.
* Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance delivery.
* Managing budgets, P&L and commercial performance.
* Leading, developing and supporting a close-knit engineering team.
* Maintaining high standards across service delivery and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
This role needs someone who can balance technical credibility with strong interpersonal skills.
* Solid understanding of mechanical & electrical building services.
* Experience managing contracts or stepping up into a Contract Manager role.
* Comfortable being client-facing and building relationships.
* Able to take a hands-on, practical approach when needed.
* Strong awareness of commercials / P&L management.
* A good cultural fit for a non-corporate, team-oriented environment.
Benefits
* Pension scheme.
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Ongoing training and development.
Why Apply?
* Take over a well-established, high-performing contract.
* Work with a supportive, experienced team.
* Join a business that values personality and team fit, not just process.
* Genuine opportunity to make the role your own.
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch with Mark May for a confidential discussion