Job Description

Regional Contracts Manager - South East

Location: London/Reading

Salary Range: 50,000 - 60,000

dependent on experience plus generous benefits package

About Star Refrigeration

Star Refrigeration is the UK's largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure. The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 400 employees throughout the group. We are an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and recognise the important role our employees play in our success which is why they are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to support and encourage our employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.

The Role

This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who thrives on structure, problem-solving and delivering technical solutions. As Regional Contracts Manager, you'll lead the delivery of complex site projects, providing technical oversite and ensuring compliance. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll support branch operations, guide engineering teams and be the technical point of contact for customers. A key role within the region, the duties within the role are comprised of a range of different responsibilities, and include but are not limited to the following:

Collaborate on project scoping, documentation and execution

Oversee contract execution to meet technical, quality, and safety expectations

Provide technical support to customers and internal

Plan and manage engineering resources alongside the Service Controller

Act as first-line support for resourcing issues and site challenges

Deputise for the Service Manager as needed and support junior engineer development

The Candidate

The successful candidate should have:

Strong technical knowledge of refrigration systems

General experience with HFC refrigerants.

Experience of managing projects/contracts

Hands-on experience managing site works and troubleshooting equipment issues

A strong customer focus

Experience managing budgets and project financial reporting

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

Good technical and communication skills along with the ability to work to deadlines, and the necessary skills to develop and maintain strong and productive customer relationships.

Good organisational skills, which are vital as the role involves managing our service to multiple customer site spread over a large geographic area.

The ability to manage your own workload

A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements

The ability to work as part of a team as you will be working closely with a number of suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments.

An excellent remuneration package

is available including:

Annual leave: 35 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions with company top up based on the level of AVCs

Company vehicle entitlement

Twice yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI

Professional Development: biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth

Private Medical insurance available after 6 months of employment with additional family option

Permanent Health Insurance: generous long term illness cover equal to 50% of salary with continuation of company pension contributions

Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phoneline offering practical support and access to counsellors

Star Share Ownership Plan: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing salary sacrifice schemes

Annual company profitability bonus

Employee Milestone awards, including increased holiday entitlement

If you would like a new challenge and can demonstrate the necessary drive and ability to succeed then we would like to hear from you.

To apply email your CV and covering letter to HR@star-ref.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person