Contract Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of Hard FM services within a major healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for operational, financial, compliance and people performance across the contract, ensuring high-quality service delivery and strong customer relationships.

• Lead and manage Hard FM services across a large operational site.
• Take accountability for contractual, legal, health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Manage operational and financial performance, including budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, including managers responsible for projects, estates and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, contractors and partners.
• Monitor KPIs and performance data, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead transformation, service improvement and change initiatives.
• Manage operational risks and complex issues, making effective strategic decisions.
• Support recruitment, performance management, training, development and employee engagement.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure robust governance, procedures and controls are maintained across the contract.

• Experience managing Hard FM services, ideally within a healthcare environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong commercial and financial management experience, including P&L/budget accountability.
• Experience managing contractual compliance, operational performance and KPIs.
• Strong understanding of people management, including performance, absence, conflict and development.
• Experience leading transformational change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hard FM Contract Manager looking to take ownership of a high-profile operational contract and lead a sizeable team within a complex healthcare environment.