Job Description
Senior Contract Manager - Hard FM
Cardiff £62,000 Company Vehicle Fuel Card Excellent Benefits
Lead a Prestigious Contract
An established and highly respected building services provider is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead a major university contract based in Cardiff.
This is a senior leadership position offering full operational and commercial responsibility across a large, technically complex estate, managing engineering teams, subcontractors, client relationships and contract performance.
If you thrive in a client-facing environment, enjoy leading high-performing teams and want genuine autonomy to influence service delivery and contract success, we d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Senior Contract Manager, you will act as the primary operational lead for the contract, ensuring exceptional service delivery whilst maintaining profitability, compliance and customer satisfaction.
You will take ownership of:
Full P&L responsibility across the contract
Managing multi-disciplined engineering and maintenance teams
Building and developing strong client relationships
Delivering planned, reactive and minor works programmes
Driving contract performance, efficiencies and continuous improvement
Managing subcontractor performance and governance
Supporting contract renewals and business growth opportunities
Leading operational, financial and service performance reporting
Ensuring compliance with all statutory, client and company requirements
This role offers significant visibility within both the client organisation and the wider business, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Contract Manager looking to step into a larger, more strategic position.
What We re Looking For
We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within:
Hard FM
Building Services
Technical Facilities Management
Critical Environments
Healthcare, Education, Commercial or Large Public Sector Estates
You will ideally possess:
5 years Contract Management experience
Strong commercial awareness and P&L management experience
Experience managing large maintenance contracts
Leadership experience managing engineering teams and subcontractors
Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of compliance, health & safety and statutory regulations
IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification
Technical or engineering qualification (Level 4 or equivalent preferred)
Salary & Benefits
£62,000 Basic Salary
Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
Company Phone
33 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)
Increased Holiday Entitlement with Service
5.7% Employer Pension Contribution
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Birthday Voucher
Perkbox Benefits Platform
£750 Employee Referral Scheme
Free On-Site Parking
Regular Company Social Events
Ongoing Training & Career Development
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation where you ll have genuine influence over contract performance, client relationships and team development.
You ll be trusted to lead from the front, make key operational decisions and play a major role in the continued success of a flagship university contract.
Apply Now
If you re currently working as a Senior Contract Manager, Contract Manager, Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager or Building Services Manager and are looking for your next challenge in Cardiff, we d like to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
