Contract Manager – Hard FM Services | £60,000 - £65,000 | Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Package
Industry: Facilities Management (Hard Services)
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Client: Leading FM Service Provider
Are you an experienced Contract Manager with a strong background in Hard FM services? My client, a respected Facilities Management provider, is seeking a dynamic and technically qualified individual to lead the delivery of a key hard services contract in the Portsmouth area.
About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established FM provider and take full responsibility for the operational delivery and client relationship on a high-profile site. You will oversee the day-to-day management of hard FM services, including electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring compliance, safety, and top-tier service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the delivery of planned and reactive hard FM services (M&E, HVAC, fabric maintenance, etc.)
Lead, support, and motivate a team of engineers and supervisors on site
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact
Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, statutory obligations, and company policies
Control budgets, monitor costs, and manage KPIs to drive operational performance
Oversee subcontractor activities and ensure contractual SLAs are consistently metAbout You:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Contract Manager role within the hard FM sector
Electrically or mechanically qualified (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND)
Strong technical knowledge in building services/M&E systems
Excellent leadership and client relationship management skills
Commercially aware with budget and cost control experience
Health & safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH are desirableWhy Apply?
Competitive salary package up to £65,000
Autonomy and responsibility on a long-term, high-value contract
Join a reputable and growing FM service provider with opportunities for progression
Be part of a professional, supportive team environmentIf the role is of interest please send your CV in the first instance