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Maxwell StephensOur client is one of the UK’s leading facilities management service providers who require a Contracts Manager to lead their Hard FM contracts throughout Wales and South-West England.
You will take overall responsibility for a portfolio of contracts (across both the public and private sectors) in relation to performance both financially and in line with contract requirements.
Responsibilities
• To plan and prioritise workloads to achieve objectives
• To have full understanding of all Contractual Requirements of Contracts in Portfolio
• Development of staff and the associated training. Ensure all staff are undertaking their duties in line with Contractual Requirements, procedures and their Job Description
• Develop and accept ownership in all areas of responsibility and drive this through the supporting team
• The development of, review processes, monitoring, reporting, operation and maintenance of all parameters required to support the efficient running of each facility.
• The development of strategies to fully maximize the benefits available from the utilisation of directly employed and specialist sub contract maintenance.
• To ensure that FM staff and sub-contractors are managed and services provided in accordance with the Contract specification and Key Performance Indicators
Person Specification
You will ideally be qualified to HNC Building Services or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in FM or a Construction related discipline combined with a good understanding of workplace Health & Safety legislation. In addition to strong leadership ability, you will be an adept stakeholder engager and be able to demonstrate a proven track record in positive client relationships. This role will suit technical contract managers looking to progress their career within a well-established large national organisation.
Benefits
• Company car
• 26 days holiday
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Private healthcare if pension member