At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage facilities for a major education client in Cardiff.
- Company: Join a leading building services and facilities management company.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, and 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the education sector while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in facilities management and strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 62000 - 62000 £ per year.
Recruit4staff are representing a leading building services and facilities management company in their search for a Senior Contract Manager to work in Cardiff.
Job Details
- Pay: £62,000 per annum
- Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Duration: Permanent
- Benefits: Company vehicle and fuel card, Perk Box, Birthday voucher, regular company socials, charity events, £750 staff referral scheme, 5.7% employer pension contribution, 33 days holiday increasing to 35 days with long service, Company Sick Pay Scheme
Job Role
The Senior Contract Manager will oversee hard services facilities management operations for a major education sector client across Cardiff. The role is responsible for ensuring service delivery excellence, maintaining compliance standards, managing profitability, and developing strong client relationships. The Senior Contract Manager will lead a team of 10 engineers and support staff, oversee contractor performance, manage contract budgets and P&L responsibilities, and identify opportunities for organic contract growth while ensuring all QSHE requirements are met.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
- Proven experience managing facilities management or building services contracts
- Excellent technical knowledge of hard facilities management services including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems
- Experience working with critical system infrastructure
- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of developing and growing commercial contracts
- Exceptional customer relationship management skills with the ability to understand and anticipate client needs
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- The Senior Contract Manager must be capable of leading multi-disciplined engineering teams while maintaining service excellence and profitability
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification or NEBOSH Certificate
- Vocational Level 4 Qualification in a related field or equivalent
- Relevant industry certifications including Refcom Elite, IET Wiring Regulations, ACS, Gas Safe, BCGA, WRAS, BOAS, Lift Engineering or equivalent
- Previous experience operating as a Senior Contract Manager within a large-scale facilities management environment
Additional Information
- Team size of 12 personnel
- Education sector client environment
- Budget ownership and full P&L responsibility
- Compliance management responsibilities across the contract
- The Senior Contract Manager will be expected to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and long-term client satisfaction
Commutable From: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend, Bristol, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny.
Similar Job Titles: Contract Director, Contract Manager, Account Director, Account Manager, Senior Facilities Manager, Hard Services Manager, Technical Services Manager.
Senior Contract Manager in City employer: Recruit4Staff Ltd.
Join a leading building services and facilities management company in Cardiff, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits including a company vehicle, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for team bonding through regular socials and charity events, this role as Senior Contract Manager offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment focused on service excellence and client satisfaction.
