Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Facilities Management Location: Coventry, with travel across the Midlands and UK Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus car allowance Contract: Permanent, full-time The Opportunity An established and growing facilities management business is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of commercial maintenance, refurbishment and property-improvement projects. You will take ownership of multiple live contracts from initial instruction through to completion, coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials, schedules and client requirements. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced SME, requiring someone who can make confident decisions, resolve problems quickly and keep projects moving when priorities change. Key Responsibilities * Managing multiple FM, maintenance and refurbishment projects from start to finish * Planning schedules, labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment * Monitoring progress through regular site visits * Identifying risks, delays and resource issues, taking prompt corrective action * Reallocating labour and reprioritising workloads when required * Managing clients, project updates, variations, costs and budgets * Ensuring compliance with RAMS, health and safety and company procedures * Working closely with operational, administration and coordination teams About You You will have previous experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within facilities management, commercial maintenance, refurbishment, building services or construction. You will also need: * Experience managing several live projects or sites * Strong scheduling, organisation and resource-planning skills * Confident decision-making and practical problem-solving ability * Experience managing direct labour, subcontractors and suppliers * Good commercial awareness * Strong communication and leadership skills * Knowledge of RAMS and site health and safety * A full UK driving licence What’s on Offer * £40,000–£45,000 per annum * Car allowance * Genuine ownership of contracts and operational decisions * A varied portfolio of commercial FM projects * Direct involvement with the senior leadership team * The opportunity to improve systems and support continued business growth Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant contracts, project-management or facilities-management experience