Role: Full Time M&E Contracts Manager Location: Hertfordshire Hemel office based with site visits and client meetings Package: £45000.00 - £50000.00 (Dependent on Experience) Company Vehicle Travel: This is an office-based role with travel around sites Introduction: Orion Building Engineering Services Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to add to our expanding team with the role of a Contracts Manager. With an excellent industry reputation, gained over twenty years, Orion lead the way in the delivery of building engineering and support services. Our aim is to improve the safety and well-being of the customers we serve and ensure the efficiency and reliability of the buildings we maintain through exceptional service, knowledge and expertise. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious company which puts people at the heart of growth and success. We provide in house training with significant opportunity for future career development. The Role Reporting daily to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the in-house engineering team and third-party contractors to deliver planned preventative (PPM) and emergency reactive maintenance across the portfolio. This role ensures that all engineering practices meet legal standards, provide value for money, and align with user expectations. You will provide technical advice where required to clients while on site. You will be working alongside like minded and supportive colleagues in order to provide a great customer service. Duties Lead and manage the operational maintenance team to ensure the safe, reliable and compliant maintenance of all building services. Develop a customer-focused engineering team through coaching and management. Prioritise workloads effectively to meet operational needs and customer expectations. Provide technical guidance and direction to the team and external contractors to maintain high standards. Ensure accurate recording and management of maintenance data for all assets. Work closely with the Operations Manager to optimise the performance of the engineering team and plant across all sites Support various engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the required standards. Complete quotations for maintenance works and ensure that invoicing is always up to date Provide exceptional customer service and answer any client questions or relay these questions back to the office. Requirements Demonstrate behaviours in line with our company values: Honesty, Professionalism and Quality. Experience - extensive and proven track record in a similar role with M&E technical knowledge. Degree qualified engineer / building professional or equivalent practical experience. Technical expertise with an in-depth knowledge of the working practices and demands of complex public and/ or listed buildings. Strong skills in budgetary control and project management. Ability to react quickly, reliably and resiliently under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. Flexible and adaptive thinking with a proactive approach to planning and managing change. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in clear, professional English. Must be able to listen, negotiate and assert where necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft office particularly Excel. Professional Development evidence of CPD (Continual Professional Development) Positive attitude and work ethic. Good presentation, planning, and organisational skill, self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative. Clean UK Driving License. Clean DBS Record Benefits Salary £45000.00 - £50000.00 (depending on experience). 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday. 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Increasing by 1 day per year following 3 years of service. Laptop, Phone/iPad. Fully serviced company vehicle from our modern fleet and fuel card. Company Pension. Employee Assistant Programme, offering full time mental health support, counselling sessions, for personal and family use. Annual performance review process. General perks, benefits & discount offerings. Orion Building Engineering Services are committed to equal opportunities and recognize the value of having diverse teams that represent the communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from everyone who meets the above requirements and would like to take their next career step with us. Closing date: Shortlisting for this position will commence after the closing date. If you do have any questions about the role, please email recruitmentorion-bes.com Please apply via our website orionbuildingengineering.com or contact: recruitmentorion-bes.com 01442 242100