PPVS Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Contract Manager
PPVS is one of the most reputable and largest independently owned FM providers in Cambridgeshire looking for a Contracts Manager to join their team!
We currently have an ever-growing portfolio of over 3000 sites nationally with a great team working for PPVS.
You will be working alongside major clients on all accounts, supporting with day-to-day account management, maintenance works, and larger projects such as roofing, refurbishments, fit-outs, dilapidations, groundworks, and civils, supporting with all hard facilities management services and projects.
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Operations Department, working alongside Senior Management to ensure day-to-day business is run to the highest expectations, covering everything from financials, customer service, projects, and client revenues.
The primary role of the Contracts Manager will be to lead client accounts within our busy Contracts Department. The Contracts Manager will ensure that their allocated projects are run efficiently and profitably, ensuring full compliance with all contract conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Overseeing and managing Project Managers, Assistant/Trainee Managers, Site Supervisors, Administrators, and associated direct trade and sub-contractor operatives.
* Developing and growing a portfolio of major accounts in terms of revenue generation, improved net earnings, and profit growth in line with business targets.
* Understanding contract design and construction drawings.
* Relay/discuss relevant information with the client, their agent, or on-site personnel.
* Overseeing and managing specialist domestic and nominated sub-contractors.
* Enforcing and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site.
* Attendance of regular site meetings with clients, architects, quantity surveyors, planning supervisors, etc.
* Overseeing and preparation of contractor’s reports for site meetings.
* Overseeing and preparation of contract programmes & progress reports.
* Pricing and agreeing instructions with the client or client’s agent.
* Formulating valuations and final accounts.
* Monitoring team job profitability and reporting.
* Assisting with the preparation of tenders.
* Monitoring the team to ensure that all specific materials ordered are received on or before their due delivery dates.
* Attendance of regular report and update meetings with the Director or Executive Manager.
* Procurement, negotiation of terms, and monitoring the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers.
* Identifying and implementing improvements to any aspect of the service provided.
* Checking and authorising purchase invoices.
* Overseeing, verifying, and authorising trade operative’s time sheets weekly.
* Ensuring that the allocated fleet of company vehicles is maintained and looked after to an acceptable standard.
* Assisting the estimator in the preparation of estimates/tenders.
* Procurement of new clients and suppliers.
* Dealing with, recording, and investigating any complaints received regarding the service provided.
* Ensuring acceptable levels of customer care are provided at all times.
* Providing cover for other associated staff during times of absence.
* Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages such as Word, Excel, and internal software.
* Excelling your career path and growing with the company!
Minimum Requirements:
* Excellent personnel management and leadership qualities.
* Construction, Facilities, or Electrical related qualifications.
* Facilities Management Experience.
* Excellent attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills.
* Proven experience of working within a similar environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communications.
* GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English language, literacy and numeracy.
* Full current UK driving licence.
* Live within a 30-mile radius of Peterborough.
* Existing client relationships to be maintained.
* Proven track record for effectively managing customer accounts.
* Punctual, confident, and smart personal image.
* Willing to travel.
* CSCS Black Card favourable.
* Management Qualifications.
* Facilities Management Experience.
* Property Management / Services Experience.
* HSE / CDM Experience.
* M&E Qualifications / Experience.
* Project Management / QS Qualifications.
We offer a competitive salary with many perks and flexible working, being a family-run business, possibly additional holidays and financial incentives for long-term service and profitability on accounts.
This is a permanent role with scope for progression within the company for the right candidate.
Please note salary is advertised and negotiable depending on new business and contracts performance.
The package is based on a basic salary plus a quarterly uncapped bonus scheme.
We look forward to receiving your application! For any further questions, please email HR@ppvs.uk.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Facilities Services
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