We are seeking an Engineering Contracts Manager to join the Estates Division within the Asset Management (Maintenance and Data) section. The Estates Division manages a diverse operational estate of over 370 buildings, supporting teaching, research and innovation across the University.
This role plays an important part in supporting the effective planning, coordination and management of engineering maintenance contracts across the estate. Working with colleagues across Estates and alongside external suppliers, you will help ensure maintenance contracts deliver safe, compliant and cost effective services, while supporting the University’s long‑term sustainability aspirations.
Day to day, you will work closely with estates colleagues, engineers and external contractors to oversee the performance of planned, reactive and remedial maintenance delivery across the estate. This will include reviewing contractor performance data, attending contract and service review meetings, supporting resolution of issues on live contracts and ensuring documentation, systems and records are kept up to date. You will contribute to tendering and mobilisation activity for new or renewed contracts, support compliance and health and safety requirements, and help identify opportunities to improve value, consistency and service delivery across engineering maintenance arrangements.
This opportunity would suit a contracts or estates professional looking to build depth and broaden responsibility within a large, complex organisation. This role offers scope for professional development and would suit someone looking to take the next step in their engineering contract management career within a large and complex estate.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and management of engineering maintenance contracts, ensuring they align with established estate, operational and sustainability objectives.
* Manage key elements of the contract lifecycle, including tender support, evaluation, contract administration and ongoing performance management.
* Work with procurement and internal stakeholders to support commercial outcomes and compliance with public sector procurement requirements.
* Monitor contractor performance against SLAs and KPIs, identifying issues, supporting resolution and contributing to continuous improvement.
* Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure safe and reliable service delivery.
* Contribute to the improvement of contract management processes, governance arrangements and use of systems or digital tools.
* Share good practice in contract management and compliance, contributing to team learning and development.
About You
* Experience managing or supporting engineering maintenance contracts across multiple buildings, including mechanical and electrical services.
* A working knowledge of contract frameworks such as NEC or JCT, and core principles such as SLAs, KPIs and performance management.
* The ability to work constructively with a range of stakeholders, supporting discussions around cost, risk and service quality.
* A practical, organised approach to contract management, with an awareness of compliance, health and safety and risk considerations.
* The ability to analyse information and produce clear reports or summaries to support decision making.
* A relevant degree, vocational qualification or equivalent experience. Professional qualifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM) are desirable, or a willingness to work towards them.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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