Contracts Manager in Llanelli

Job Description

Contracts Manager – South

South Wales / South of England / Birmingham / Stoke and surrounding regions
Permanent, Full Time
£45,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Package

We are working with a reputable, fast-growing national facilities management contractor with an established client base and ambitious plans for continued growth.

Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager to take responsibility for a portfolio of maintenance and variable works contracts across the South.

The portfolio is worth approximately £1 million and covers a varied mix of national retail, commercial, public sector and insurance-related works, alongside additional project and reactive maintenance activity.

This is a broad, hands-on role within a growing business. It would suit someone who is adaptable, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership across both contract management and day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will need to be proactive, solutions-focused and happy to support across different areas of the business when priorities change.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of contracts and variable works valued at approximately £1 million.
• Oversee a team of around 16 operatives, including fabric engineers and three working Team Leaders.
• Take responsibility for engineer scheduling, workload planning and operational delivery.
• Manage planned, reactive and project-based maintenance works across the portfolio.
• Produce quotations for additional works, repairs and project activity.
• Monitor job costs, purchasing and commercial performance.
• Manage works from initial instruction through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and maintain strong working relationships.
• Resolve operational, site and client issues quickly and effectively.
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors where required.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Carry out site visits, inspections and audits across the region.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Work closely with the customer services team to support client communication and job progression.
• Support and develop Team Leaders and engineers across the region.
• Take responsibility for works outside the core Specsavers and Home Bargains contract scope where required.
• Report directly to the Operations Director – South.

The Person

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager or similar within facilities management, building maintenance or construction.
• Strong experience managing engineers, operatives and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness, including quotations, job costs and additional works.
• Strong scheduling, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and handling operational issues.
• Good understanding of building maintenance, fabric works and project delivery.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge.
• Comfortable managing multiple live jobs and priorities at the same time.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing business where priorities can change.
• Hands-on and willing to support across different areas of the operation when required.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.
• Able to balance contract management responsibilities with day-to-day operational involvement.
• Commercially minded, dynamic and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Package

• Salary £45,000.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• 40 hours per week.
• Office, site and regional travel-based role.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Pension.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Genuine career progression within a growing business.