At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage M&E maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction.
- Company: Dynamic company in Guildford with a focus on maintenance services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, performance bonuses, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and engagement with senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful contracts and drive continuous improvement in a key role.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in contract management, ideally with a technical background in M&E.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Guildford (Head Office – Maintenance Department)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours per week)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience & qualifications)
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Contract Manager to oversee a mixed portfolio of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) maintenance contracts valued at circa £2m across both public and private sector clients. This is a key role within our Maintenance Department, offering the opportunity to take ownership of long‑term, profitable contracts while ensuring high standards of compliance, service delivery, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a portfolio of M&E maintenance contracts (~£2m value)
- Oversee both direct labour and subcontractor performance
- Ensure contracts are delivered profitably, efficiently, and in line with KPIs
- Maintain strong client relationships and act as key escalation point
- Monitor and manage WIP (Work in Progress) effectively
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety and contractual obligations
- Attend client meetings and represent the business at senior level
- Support and challenge engineering teams on performance and safety standards
- Drive continuous improvement across contract delivery and profitability
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial contract management within M&E or building services
- Technical background desirable (Gas, Mechanical, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, or Electrical)
- Proven track record managing long‑term maintenance contracts successfully
- Strong understanding of commercial performance, budgeting, and WIP management
- Confident managing client relationships at all levels, including senior stakeholders
- Process‑driven with a strong focus on compliance and operational efficiency
- Strong IT skills, including CAFM systems, Microsoft Office, 4PS, and Sage
- Comfortable balancing operational delivery with commercial and strategic oversight
- Salary £55k–£65k depending on experience
- Paid monthly on a 1/12th basis (last Wednesday of each month)
- Auto‑enrolment pension with Royal London
- Death in Service benefit (3x annual salary)
- Performance / profit‑related bonus scheme
- 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Long‑service holiday increases (up to 25 days + 8 bank holidays)
This role requires a hands‑on, commercially focused Contract Manager who can balance operational delivery with strategic oversight. You will be confident directing engineers, ensuring safety standards are upheld, and driving profitability, while also engaging with senior clients and stakeholders at board level.
Contract Manager (Mechanical & Electrical) in GU1 in Guildford employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our Guildford head office, where we prioritise employee growth and development in the Mechanical & Electrical sector. With competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and generous annual leave, we foster a culture of excellence and collaboration, ensuring that our Contract Managers thrive in their roles while managing impactful contracts across diverse sectors.
