Posted: 17 June
The role
Recruit4staff are representing a leading building services and facilities management company in their search for a Senior Contract Manager to work in Cardiff
Job Details:
Pay: £62,000 per annumHours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pmDuration: PermanentBenefits: Company vehicle and fuel card, Perk Box, Birthday voucher, regular company socials, charity events, £750 staff referral scheme, 5.7% employer pension contribution, 33 days holiday increasing to 35 days with long service, Company Sick Pay SchemeJob Role: The
Senior Contract Manager will oversee hard services facilities management operations for a major education sector client across Cardiff. The role is responsible for ensuring service delivery excellence, maintaining compliance standards, managing profitability, and developing strong client relationships. The
Senior Contract Manager will lead a team of 10 engineers and support staff, oversee contractor performance, manage contract budgets and P&L responsibilities, and identify opportunities for organic contract growth while ensuring all QSHE requirements are met.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:
Proven experience managing facilities management or building services contractsExcellent technical knowledge of hard facilities management services including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systemsExperience working with critical system infrastructureStrong commercial acumen with a proven track record of developing and growing commercial contractsExceptional customer relationship management skills with the ability to understand and anticipate client needsStrong leadership and team management capabilitiesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsThe Senior Contract Manager must be capable of leading multi-disciplined engineering teams while maintaining service excellence and profitabilityAdvantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
IOSH Managing Safely qualification or NEBOSH CertificateVocational Level 4 Qualification in a related field or equivalentRelevant industry certifications including Refcom Elite, IET Wiring Regulations, ACS, Gas Safe, BCGA, WRAS, BOAS, Lift Engineering or equivalentPrevious experience operating as a Senior Contract Manager within a large-scale facilities management environmentAdditional Information
Team size of 12 personnelEducation sector client environmentBudget ownership and full P&L responsibilityCompliance management responsibilities across the contractThe Senior Contract Manager will be expected to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and long-term client satisfactionCommutable From: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend, Bristol, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny
Similar Job Titles: Contract Director, Contract Manager, Account Director, Account Manager, Senior Facilities Manager, Hard Services Manager, Technical Services Manager
