Contract Manager

Role: Contract Manager - Hard Services FM Contract: Permanent Location: South West London Salary: £55,000 + Package Hours: Monday - Friday / 5 days on site We are currently recruiting for a Contract Manager to join a leading facilities management provider overseeing an education portfolio across South West London and Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FM professional to take ownership of a stable hard services contract. The successful candidate will lead engineering operations, manage client relationships, and ensure high levels of compliance and service delivery across the contract. The Role The Contract Manager will take full responsibility for the operational, financial, and compliance performance of the contract, leading a team of engineers and working closely with both internal stakeholders and the client. This is a client-facing role requiring strong leadership, technical understanding, and operational management experience within a Hard FM environment. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of contract performance and service delivery Managing engineering teams across multiple sites Ensuring statutory compliance and health & safety standards are maintained Overseeing PPM schedules in line with SFG20 guidelines Managing client relationships and attending regular review meetings Financial responsibility including P&L, WIP, and cost control Supporting mobilisation and continuous improvement activities Managing subcontractors, procurement, and additional works opportunities Conducting audits, toolbox talks, and operational reviews Providing technical support and escalation management where required You will have: Experience managing Hard FM contracts across multi-site portfolios Previous experience leading engineering teams Mechanical or Electrical technical background preferred Strong understanding of compliance, statutory regulations, and SFG20 Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets/P&L Excellent client-facing and communication skills Experience within education, public sector, healthcare, or commercial environments would be advantageous Full UK driving licence To apply, please send your CV to