Contract Manager ( Hard Services

Contract Manager (Hard FM) - ( Prestigious / Trophy End Client ) £65,000–£70,000 + Annual Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance + Executive Benefits
Lead Prestigious Commercial Contract with a Business That Values Your Expertise!!

Are you an experienced Hard Facilities Management professional looking for more than just another Contract Manager position?

Would you like to join a growing building services organisation where your technical expertise, commercial awareness and client relationship skills will genuinely influence the success of the business?

We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of prestigious commercial properties across London, Berkshire and Hampshire. This is an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to key clients, lead experienced engineering teams and help shape the long-term maintenance and improvement of high-value commercial buildings.

Whether you're currently managing Hard FM contracts or are ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers genuine autonomy, excellent support and clear opportunities for progression.

Our client is an established and growing specialist in Hard Facilities Management and Building Services, delivering planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, lifecycle replacement projects and compliance services to commercial property clients throughout the South East.

Built on long-term client relationships and technical excellence, the business has developed an outstanding reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality engineering services while investing in both its people and its clientele.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand from new & existing customers, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to strengthen their leadership team.

This is far more than a traditional contract management role.

You’ll become the primary point of contact for an established portfolio of commercial clients, working alongside experienced Account Managers, Engineers and Project Teams to deliver exceptional service while helping clients plan the future of their buildings.

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary of £65,000–£70,000+ Neg depending on experience
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Company car or generous car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Clear opportunities to progress into Senior Contract Management or Operations leadership
• Stable, long‑term commercial contracts
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Opportunity to influence business growth and client strategy

You’ll manage a varied portfolio of Hard FM contracts across commercial buildings, taking responsibility for both operational delivery and commercial performance.

This role combines technical leadership, financial management and strategic client relationship development.

You’ll work closely with clients to understand their objectives, oversee engineering teams, coordinate maintenance and project works, identify opportunities to improve building performance and ensure contracts continue to deliver outstanding value.

If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and making commercial decisions, you’ll thrive in this role.

As Contract Manager you will:

• Manage a portfolio of Hard FM contracts across commercial properties
• Build long‑term relationships with key client stakeholders
• Chair regular client review meetings
• Lead planned and reactive maintenance delivery
• Coordinate engineering and specialist subcontractor teams
• Manage project delivery from planning through to completion
• Ensure contracts are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Monitor financial performance, profitability and WIP reporting
• Produce contract forecasts and budget reports
• Identify opportunities for additional works and service improvements
• Prepare quotations and support tender submissions
• Advise clients on compliance, asset lifecycle planning and building improvements
• Coordinate Principal Contractor responsibilities where required
• Ensure all Health & Safety legislation and company policies are fully complied with
• Wo…