Senior contract manager

We’re working with a well-established UK building services provider to recruit an experienced Senior Contract Manager. This role focuses on overseeing a major contract, ensuring all services are delivered in line with agreed standards, budgets, and compliance requirements. You’ll be responsible for managing engineering teams, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining effective day-to-day operations across the site.

Why This Role Might Be For You:

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact position where you’ll have real ownership and visibility, playing a key part in shaping contract performance and client relationships. You’ll be joining a growing organisation trusted to deliver critical engineering and maintenance solutions across diverse sites.

The business places real value on its people, offering you the platform to lead and develop high-performing teams while contributing to continuous improvement and sustainable practices. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact and progress within a forward-thinking organisation, this position offers both challenge and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team, driving performance and engagement.

- Ensure all services are delivered in line with contractual, statutory, and client requirements.

- Take full responsibility for contract P&L and financial performance.

- Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.

- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main escalation point.

- Ensure compliance with all health & safety and QSHE standards.

- Oversee planned, reactive, and minor works, ensuring best practice processes are followed.

- Use CAFM systems to track performance and produce monthly reports.

- Support contract renewals and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.

- Collaborate with internal teams across operations, finance, and commercial functions.

- Manage on-boarding, training, performance reviews, and employee relations.

- Monitor aged debt and work with stakeholders to resolve payment issues.

- Identify and support new business and organic growth opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract management.

- Experience managing complex or critical infrastructure environments.

- Strong leadership and team management capability.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

- Good understanding of industry standards and compliance.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and associated systems.

Qualifications:

- Relevant Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) - Essential

- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH essential, NEBOSH preferred) - Essential

- Relevant technical certifications (e.g. IET Wiring Regulations, ACS, Gas Safe, BCGA, WRAS, BOAS, Lift Engineering, etc or equivalent.) - Essential

What’s on offer:

- Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (1hr lunch)

- Company phone, vehicle and fuel card provided

- 33 days holiday (rising to 35 with service)

- 5.7% employer pension contribution

- Company sick pay scheme

- Ongoing training and development

- Employee referral scheme

- Free parking

- Regular company socials

- Birthday voucher and additional perks platform

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client does not offer sponsorship