Contract Manager

Project Start Recruitment Solutions

Role: Contract Manager

Department: CCTV/Access Control/Warden Call

Location: North London

Salary (Dependent on Experience): £50 000 plus company car

About Our Client

Our client has been a trusted provider of building support services to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts, and private sector clients for over 40 years. Founded in 1979, they have a strong track record of delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical, and security solutions to their commercial and domestic clients, building long-standing partnerships along the way.

Why Join Them?

You will join a friendly and dynamic team where you will receive excellent training and support, with ample opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Our client values individual talent encourages professional development, and rewards success.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Contract Manager to oversee and manage reactive repairs, preventative planned maintenance programs, installations, and special projects across various contracts within the CCTV, Access Control, and Warden Call Department. This role involves client liaison, preparing estimates and quotes, and ensuring all work complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act, industry standards, and specific contract requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare and implement annual PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and statutory compliance programs.
• Manage and monitor the performance of specialist contractors.
• Plan and coordinate direct labour to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Update program works, and prepare performance and status reports.
• Develop commercial awareness and lead improvements in PPM and testing regimes.
• Ensure health and safety compliance by managing risks associated with subcontractors, specialist contractors, and direct labour, including preparing risk assessments and method statements.
• Administer and manage the O Cloud portal, ensuring timely and accurate document uploads in line with procedures.
• Prepare financial budgets, manage variations, and submit applications for payments.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Person Specification:

• Ability to plan and prepare annual work programs.
• Proficient in preparing performance reports and charts.
• Training in Asbestos Awareness and experience managing health and safety risks.
• Skilled in conducting Health and Safety Risk Assessments, producing Method Statements, and delivering toolbox talks.
• Familiarity with SFG20, PPM, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in the Access Control/CCTV sector.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• HNC/BSC in Construction Management or equivalent qualification.
• Experience producing estimates for a schedule of rates contracts.
• Quantity surveying experience.
• Familiarity with ICT portals.
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Contractual awareness.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Company Benefits:

• 21 days of holiday, increasing by 1 day every 2 years of service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory holidays.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am 5:00 pm.
• Company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop provided.
• Staff discounts.

If you are a Contract Manager ready to make a real impact, please call me at (phone number removed) or email me at (url removed).