Contracts Manager, Temp to Perm, 20.00 per hour, Hamilton

Benefits

* Temp-to-perm opportunity with career progression potential.

* Competitive pay at £20.00 per hour.

* Standard working hours, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

* Exposure to diverse maintenance contracts and high-profile clients.

* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled team of engineers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

* Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (40hrs)

* Manage day-to-day delivery of reactive maintenance and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) contracts.

* Ensure all work meets agreed SLAs, KPIs, and quality standards.

* Oversee job allocation, progress tracking, and completion via internal systems.

* Lead and manage a team of engineers and specialist subcontractors, ensuring performance, compliance, and productivity.

* Act as the main point of contact for key clients, building strong relationships and handling escalations professionally.

* Monitor commercial performance, including job costs, labour, subcontractor spend, and contract margins.

* Review and approve quotes, variations, and additional works; support accurate invoicing with accounts teams.

* Maintain compliance with health & safety legislation, reviewing RAMS and supporting safe systems of work.

* Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies, enhancing service delivery, and contributing to business growth.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, or similar FM role.

* Strong background in reactive maintenance and/or facilities management.

* Experience managing engineers, subcontractors, and multi-trade projects.

* Skilled in SLA/KPI-driven environments.

* Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and commercial skills.

* Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

* Exceptional client communication and relationship management abilities.

* Proficiency with CAFM systems or job management platforms.o