Contract Manager
CV-LibrarySouthwark, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 26 May 2026
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Location: Surrey
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Contract Manager to join a growing Maintenance division in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a strong technical understanding of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) services to manage a varied portfolio of maintenance contracts across both Public and Private Sector clients.
The successful candidate will oversee a mixed portfolio of M&E maintenance contracts valued at approximately £2 million, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, customer satisfaction, and commercial profitability.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee a portfolio of Mechanical & Electrical maintenance contracts across multiple client sites
* Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with key stakeholders
* Ensure contracts are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget
* Manage both direct labour and specialist subcontractors effectively
* Monitor contract performance, profitability, and WIP (Work in Progress) management
* Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to increase contract value and profitability
* Ensure engineers and subcontractors operate in line with health & safety and compliance standards
* Attend client meetings and confidently represent the business at senior stakeholder and boardroom level
* Support operational planning, reporting, and resource management across the maintenance department
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in Contract Management within the Building Services or Maintenance sector
* Technical background in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
* Proven experience managing profitable long-term maintenance contracts
* Strong understanding of M&E maintenance operations within commercial environments
* Experience managing both direct and subcontract labour teams
* Demonstrable experience in robust WIP management and commercial control
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organisational and process-driven approach
* Customer-centric mindset with a focus on service delivery and retention
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a confident and professional Contract Manager who can balance operational delivery with commercial performance. You will be equally comfortable directing engineers on-site as you are presenting to senior client stakeholders in a boardroom environment.
This role suits someone who is:
* Process-driven and highly organised
* Commercially aware
* Customer focused
* Safety conscious
* Confident managing high-profile client relationships
* Passionate about delivering profitable, high-quality maintenance services
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience
Location: Surrey
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Contract Manager to join a growing Maintenance division in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a strong technical understanding of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) services to manage a varied portfolio of maintenance contracts across both Public and Private Sector clients.
The successful candidate will oversee a mixed portfolio of M&E maintenance contracts valued at approximately £2 million, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, customer satisfaction, and commercial profitability.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee a portfolio of Mechanical & Electrical maintenance contracts across multiple client sites
* Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with key stakeholders
* Ensure contracts are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget
* Manage both direct labour and specialist subcontractors effectively
* Monitor contract performance, profitability, and WIP (Work in Progress) management
* Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to increase contract value and profitability
* Ensure engineers and subcontractors operate in line with health & safety and compliance standards
* Attend client meetings and confidently represent the business at senior stakeholder and boardroom level
* Support operational planning, reporting, and resource management across the maintenance department
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in Contract Management within the Building Services or Maintenance sector
* Technical background in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
* Proven experience managing profitable long-term maintenance contracts
* Strong understanding of M&E maintenance operations within commercial environments
* Experience managing both direct and subcontract labour teams
* Demonstrable experience in robust WIP management and commercial control
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organisational and process-driven approach
* Customer-centric mindset with a focus on service delivery and retention
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a confident and professional Contract Manager who can balance operational delivery with commercial performance. You will be equally comfortable directing engineers on-site as you are presenting to senior client stakeholders in a boardroom environment.
This role suits someone who is:
* Process-driven and highly organised
* Commercially aware
* Customer focused
* Safety conscious
* Confident managing high-profile client relationships
* Passionate about delivering profitable, high-quality maintenance services
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience