Job description
Are you an experienced Contract or Project Manager with experience in the M&E or Facilities Management sector?
Working for an established and growing facilities management business that specialises in providing the whole spectrum of mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance services across the UK.
The organisation ensures that your project is in safe hands during the end-to-end delivery process by providing its specialised engineering team and reliable building services engineers.
As the Contracts Manager, you will be managing M&E and facilities projects from cradle to grave, including planned mechanical maintenance, installation, project design, refurbishment, and repair of existing services. You will be the single point of contact and focus for the engineering team and customer throughout the project, maintaining key relationships, managing costs and timescales, and developing business relationships whilst managing new and existing contracts.
This opportunity will involve time spent in the Stoke-on-Trent office with travel across the Midlands and North West of the UK to visit project sites.
The role offers benefits including car allowance, business mileage, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension, death in service cover, and an annual performance-related bonus.
Due to the organisation’s strong order book, there is no better time to join the team!
The role of Contracts Manager will include:
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Become a single point of contact and focus the team throughout delivery, as the project lead.
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Develop and maintain key relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure consistent service delivery.
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Carrying out project valuations, variation management, and correct contract knowledge to understand standard construction contracts and processes.
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Management of sub-contractors commercially, ensuring sub-contract orders and procurement processes are followed.
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Day-to-day management of labour resources and sub-contractors.
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Frequent reporting on project spends against budget.
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Site surveys covering new and existing installations.
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Tendering for new works and developing new client relations.
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Health and Safety planning/management.
What we need from you:
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A background in mechanical engineering, gas installation, or facilities management.
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Proven experience in a similar contract management role.
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C&G or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Qualification.
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Health & Safety-related qualification – e.g. SMSTS, CSCS, IOSH.
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A Project Management qualification would be desirable, however, this is not essential.
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Ability to secure new business opportunities.
Essential Details:
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Position – Contracts Manager
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Location – Stoke-on-Trent (with travel across the Midlands and North West)
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Salary - up to £60k + £7k car allowance + business mileage
