Contracts Manager

Bristol
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Contracts Manager

Bristol

£35,000 - £47,000

About the company:

This organisation is a market-leading provider of integrated facilities solutions, operating across the commercial, retail, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. With nationwide coverage and 24/7 availability, they deliver responsive, high-quality services that consistently exceed expectations — completing the vast majority of callouts within just four hours.

Their offering spans across reactive and planned maintenance, technical services, specialist drainage solutions, project delivery up to £5 million, drone inspections, and intelligent building analytics powered by IoT technology. Backed by cutting-edge systems and a firm commitment to sustainability, including a fully electric fleet target by 2030, they remain at the forefront of innovation in the built environment.

Renowned for reliability, compliance, and exceptional service delivery, this is a business trusted by some of the UK’s most recognisable brands to keep their operations running smoothly.

About the role:



Contract Management: Oversee and maintain all contract documentation, ensuring full compliance and consistent delivery in line with agreed SLAs.

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Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, proactively resolving any issues to maintain service excellence.

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Quotations & Tenders: Prepare accurate quotations and tender submissions, including conducting site visits and gathering all relevant project information.

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Technical Delivery: Lead the successful execution of small works projects, ensuring high technical standards through effective planning, risk management, and materials selection.

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Cost & Budget Control: Track project spend, margins, and overall profitability, ensuring all works remain commercially viable.

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Health & Safety Compliance: Carry out thorough risk assessments and ensure adherence to all relevant health and safety legislation and best practices.

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Team Development: Offer technical expertise and mentorship to team members, supporting their growth and enhancing overall team capability.

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Professional Representation: Represent the business confidently in client and contractor meetings, upholding the company’s values and standards at all times.

Rewards & Benefits:

* £35,000 - £47,000 _

* Travel Allowance

* Opportunites for professional growth and development.

Requirements:

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Demonstrated experience in contract management, ideally within the facilities maintenance or construction sectors.

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Strong understanding of service level agreements (SLAs), project scheduling, and financial performance tracking.

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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

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Competent in conducting risk assessments and ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards.

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Commercially astute, with the ability to effectively manage budgets, costs, and project profitability.

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Proactive and self-driven, with a logical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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