Position Description: As CGI’s Mechanical Contracts Manager you will own the reliability, safety and performance of multi-site office environments, delivering measurable reductions in operating cost and increased asset uptime. You’ll shape how built-environment services support business outcomes — driving high-value facilities projects, optimizing planned maintenance regimes and negotiating commercial contracts that protect budgets and elevate workplace experience. Working with cross-functional teams and external partners, you’ll enable scalable, resilient estates solutions that let clients focus on mission-critical priorities while you deliver clear, data-driven results and continuous improvement. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position based in our Leeds office. Your future duties and responsibilities: In this role, you will lead day-to-day mechanical and facilities operations across multiple UK locations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and excellent service delivery. You will manage and develop the facilities technical team, allocate the right skills to each site, and act as the primary point of contact for landlords, property managers and specialist contractors. You will influence strategic estate planning and renovations, manage planned maintenance systems (including SFG20/TABS CAFM), and take ownership of budgets, procurement and supplier performance to drive efficiency and cost savings. Key responsibilities Lead & Innovate: Direct facilities technical team, coach performance and assign resources to meet site needs. Develop & Deliver: Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, specialist contractors and project delivery for refurbishments. Optimise & Automate: Manage SFG20/TABS CAFM and processes to improve productivity and reporting. Procure & Negotiate: Source and negotiate mechanical services contracts to deliver value and compliance. Plan & Report: Produce occupancy and spend reports, review tenders, and present recommendations to the Director of Operations. Respond & Resolve: Triage and resolve emergencies or urgent site issues promptly. Collaborate & Influence: Liaise with CRE, landlords and senior stakeholders to support strategic site decisions. Travel & Presence: Provide in-person leadership across the UK region (travel required) and maintain on-site presence typically 4 days per week. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: You should bring a minimum of five years’ experience in mechanical engineering and facilities leadership, with demonstrable success managing multi-site operations, budgets and supplier networks. You are organised, analytically strong, excellent with stakeholder engagement and skilled at turning technical data into clear commercial decisions. Essential qualifications & experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC, AC, gas & ventilation) and facilities management. Proven track record managing a facilities/technical team and contractor supply chains. Strong experience in budgeting, space planning and multi-site asset management. Proficiency with planned maintenance standards (SFG20) and CAFM systems (TABS or equivalent). Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project skills. Strong commercial negotiation, procurement and contract management experience. Clear communicator with stakeholder influence at all organisational levels. Ability to work independently under pressure and travel across the UK as required. LI-BR1 Skills: English Microsoft Visio What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.