Location: Slough, Berkshire (Hybrid Working)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Sector: Facilities Management | Multi-Site Operations
Take ownership of a multi-site FM contract and make a genuine commercial impact.
We're recruiting an experienced Facilities Management Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of seven sites in the Slough area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established facilities management operation in a role that offers responsibility, flexibility and the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements.
We're looking for more than someone who can manage day-to-day service delivery. Our client wants a forward-thinking, commercially astute Contract Manager who can challenge existing processes, identify cost-saving opportunities and introduce smarter ways of working.
You'll be responsible for contract performance across seven sites, managing four direct reports while building strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
What's on offer?
- £60,000 basic salary + £5,000 car allowance
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
- Subsidised on-site canteen
- Access to an on-site gym
- Free on-site parking
- Responsibility for a seven-site FM portfolio
- Leadership of four direct reports
- Opportunity to influence operational and commercial improvements
Key responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for facilities management service delivery across seven sites.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of four direct reports.
- Manage contract performance, budgets, KPIs and service level agreements.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality.
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement.
- Develop innovative solutions that deliver measurable value for the client.
- Oversee statutory compliance, health and safety and contractual obligations.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and service partners.
- Provide clear performance reporting, financial oversight and recommendations for improvement.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Senior Facilities Manager, Account Manager or similar within facilities management.
- Experience managing multi-site FM contracts or complex facilities operations.
- Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control.
- Experience leading and developing operational teams.
- Understanding of FM service delivery, compliance, KPIs and contractual performance.
- Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Evidence of successfully improving service delivery, reducing costs or introducing operational efficiencies.
What will set you apart?
We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate tangible commercial improvements they've delivered within previous FM contracts.
Whether that's reducing operating costs, improving supplier performance, streamlining processes or introducing new ways of working, we want someone who brings fresh ideas and the ability to put them into practice.
Interested?
If you're an experienced FM Contract Manager looking for a position where your commercial ideas and operational expertise will be valued, we'd welcome a conversation.
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Contract Manager in Slough employer: HVAC Recruitment Limited
As a leading UK Facilities Management provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, all while working in the beautiful and diverse landscapes of Scotland. Join us to make a meaningful impact in critical environments such as Healthcare and Education, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and service innovation.
