Contract Manager

Contract Manager – M&E Maintenance Location: Surrey Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Contract Manager to join a growing Maintenance division in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a strong technical understanding of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) services to manage a varied portfolio of maintenance contracts across both Public and Private Sector clients. The successful candidate will oversee a mixed portfolio of M&E maintenance contracts valued at approximately £2 million, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, customer satisfaction, and commercial profitability. Key Responsibilities * Manage and oversee a portfolio of Mechanical & Electrical maintenance contracts across multiple client sites * Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with key stakeholders * Ensure contracts are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget * Manage both direct labour and specialist subcontractors effectively * Monitor contract performance, profitability, and WIP (Work in Progress) management * Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to increase contract value and profitability * Ensure engineers and subcontractors operate in line with health & safety and compliance standards * Attend client meetings and confidently represent the business at senior stakeholder and boardroom level * Support operational planning, reporting, and resource management across the maintenance department Requirements * Minimum 5 years’ experience in Contract Management within the Building Services or Maintenance sector * Technical background in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred * Proven experience managing profitable long-term maintenance contracts * Strong understanding of M&E maintenance operations within commercial environments * Experience managing both direct and subcontract labour teams * Demonstrable experience in robust WIP management and commercial control * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Strong organisational and process-driven approach * Customer-centric mindset with a focus on service delivery and retention What We’re Looking For We are looking for a confident and professional Contract Manager who can balance operational delivery with commercial performance. You will be equally comfortable directing engineers on-site as you are presenting to senior client stakeholders in a boardroom environment. This role suits someone who is: * Process-driven and highly organised * Commercially aware * Customer focused * Safety conscious * Confident managing high-profile client relationships * Passionate about delivering profitable, high-quality maintenance services To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience