Contract Manager

Contract Manager – M&E Maintenance Location: Slough (with travel across London sites) Salary: £60,000+ per annum + Company Car / Car Allowance We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Contract Manager to join a growing Maintenance division based in Slough. 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 multiple London sites, while being office-based in Slough once or twice per week. The successful candidate will oversee a mixed portfolio of M&E maintenance contracts, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, customer satisfaction, and commercial profitability across both Public and Private Sector clients. Key Responsibilities * Manage and oversee a portfolio of Mechanical & Electrical maintenance contracts across multiple London-based 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 Work in Progress (WIP) 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 * Travel across London sites as required, with attendance at the Slough office once or twice weekly 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’s on Offer * Salary of £60,000+ depending on experience * Company car or car allowance * Hybrid working approach with limited office attendance in Slough * Opportunity to manage prestigious London-based contracts * Long-term career progression within a growing maintenance division * Supportive and collaborative working environment