Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: LU1 Luton Bedfordshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Contract Manager
Location: Luton
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Manager to join a leading facilities management organisation, overseeing the delivery of integrated FM services across a prestigious, multi-site education portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused and client-facing FM professional who has a proven track record of leading teams, managing contracts and delivering exceptional service standards within a complex operational environment.
The Role:
As Contract Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational, commercial and financial performance of the contract, ensuring service excellence, statutory compliance and a first-class customer experience. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage key stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services across a multi-site estate.
* Manage the overall operational and commercial performance of the contract.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact.
* Lead, motivate and develop on-site teams, creating a high-performing and customer-focused culture.
* Ensure all contractual KPIs, SLAs and compliance requirements are consistently achieved.
* Hold responsibility for contract budgets, forecasting, financial reporting and cost control.
* Manage supplier and subcontractor performance to ensure service quality and value for money.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, statutory requirements and company governance.
* Produce regular operational and financial reports and lead client review meetings.
About You:
* Previous experience as a Contract Manager, Account Manager or Senior Facilities Manager within an Integrated Facilities Management environment.
* Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams across Hard and Soft FM services.
* Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, P&L and contract performance.
* Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong knowledge of health & safety, statutory compliance and operational governance.
* Experience working within complex, multi-site environments.
* Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer:
* Salary up to £65,000
* Car allowance
* Annual bonus
* Ongoing training and career development
* Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading facilities management organisations with genuine long-term career progression.
If you are an experienced facilities management professional looking to take the next step in your career and manage a high-profile contract within a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you