Contract Manager - Data Centre & Critical Environments
£60k + car allowance, bonus and generous package
Primary Locations: Knaresborough & York (with minimal national travel)
Hybrid Role | Ideal Base: Between Harrogate and Leeds

Own a national contract. Lead high-performance teams. Drive mission-critical excellence.
We are seeking a dynamic Contract Manager to take full operational and commercial ownership of a nationally scoped contract spanning two primary data centres, a corporate estate, and multiple call centres. This is a hybrid role requiring regular presence at the Knaresborough and York sites, so a home base between Harrogate and Leeds would be ideal.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role overseeing complex critical environments, where reliability, technical knowledge, and commercial acumen are essential. You'll lead a team of seven direct reports, manage all contract performance aspects, and be the go-to person for both day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Contract Ownership: Lead and manage a multi-site portfolio including 2 data centres, corporate offices, and call centres.
Team Leadership: Directly manage 7 reports, drive performance, develop talent, and support a culture of safety and excellence.
Client Relationship Management: Act as the key interface with client stakeholders, ensuring trust, transparency, and delivery against KPIs.
Operational Oversight: Ensure delivery of PPM, remedial works, and small projects. Guarantee resilience, compliance, and engineering excellence across critical systems.
Commercial Management: Full responsibility for P&L, cost control, WIP reduction, and identification of new business opportunities.
Compliance & QHSE: Maintain highest standards of health & safety, statutory compliance, internal auditing, and sustainability best practices.
Subcontractor Oversight: Manage third-party suppliers and performance on small works and minor projects.
You Will Need:

Experience in Critical Environments: Ideally data centres; otherwise, strong critical infrastructure background is essential.
Electrical Engineering Qualification: Required due to the technical nature of the account.
Commercial Expertise: Demonstrable experience owning a P&L at Contract Manager level or above.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and develop multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.
Location Flexibility: Must be within commutable daily distance of Knaresborough and York.
IT Proficiency: Strong understanding of CMMS platforms, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
What's in It For You?

Leadership Role in a future-proof and essential sector.
High-visibility position with full operational and commercial autonomy.
Hybrid working model with a primary presence required across two flagship data centre sites.
Opportunity to influence and grow an already successful contract.
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Ready to lead critical operations for a portfolio that powers business continuity across the UK?
Apply today and take charge of a contract that truly matters