Job Description

The Contract Manager (CM) is the 'Manager of the Contract' and covers any and all of the associated areas in ensuring we not only deliver a first class service to the client but that we do this by controlling costs and making sure that the contract maintains the expected level of profitability to the company.



The Contract Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the service delivery is fully in accordance with the Customers requirements. The Contract Manager shall be technically qualified, experienced in managing large multi-disciplined maintenance services and proficient in communication and organisational skills.

Hours

-Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, 8am to 5pm

Based

- Head Office, Denton

Key Responsibilities:-

Ensure contractors and service partners are performing to the required standards of service and customer care in line with HFL's own value, culture and expectations. Ensure the strict application of governance and value for money processes for all works completed Ensure the Engineering teams comply with all statutory, client and company policies and procedures relevant to the contract deliverables including all QSHE processes Build the client relationship and be a point of escalation for any service performance issues or customer complaints Making operational systems judgements and decisions based on good engineering practice and essential service requirements, to ensure continuity of service Liaising with the Site based maintenance Staff, Sub-Contractors and other Site based operational departments to ensuring good communications Take the lead and ensure that there is a full and sufficient handover from the Commercial Team to Operations covering all aspects Full P&L accountability for portfolio of sites Attend any identified training required to maintain the existing safe working practices and environment To promote and follow up on new business opportunities in line with the company growth plan Contribute to and support new business sales and marketing campaigns related to the industry Generate income through organic account growth to achieve or exceed agreed financial performance targets To build and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, key customers, contractors and stakeholders Ensure best practice processes are in place and effectively followed by teams for all planned, reactive and minor works activities Development of performance measurements and monthly reports through our CAFM system Day to day management of the Engineering Team including on their daily operational and maintenance duties and responsibilities To play an integral part in the Contract Renewal process to identify issues, replace poor performing subcontractors To identify any undersold contracts and to address with the Commercial team / Senior Management to agree a solution Ensure that the aged debt on a site does become unreasonable overdue for payment. Liaise with Credit Control and identify reasons for late payment, resolve internally with the business support teams or contact the client to discuss/resolve issues to help with payments Review all quotations raised by the Extra works team before being submitted to the client Develop, retain and attract people and create relevant and appropriate talent reviews and PDRs/EPAs for each that create a high performing culture high-performing

Skills & Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in Contract Management Level 4 Qualification in related field Exceptional ability to understand and anticipate customer needs, delivering personalised solutions that exceed expectations Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address customer challenges and identify opportunities for growth Familiarity with industry trends, market conditions and the competitive landscape Familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft tools IOSH Managing safely (or similar)

Holidays

- 31 days

Sick pay

Parking

-Free on most sites

Events

- Regular Company socials

Pension

- 5.7% contribution

Staff Referral

- 750

Employee of the month

- Voucher

Birthday

- Voucher

Perk box

- Exclusive discounts on holidays, Bodyshop, Cinema Tickets and other retail stores