Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
The Technical Contract Manager is responsible for managing technical service contracts, delivering capital and lifecycle projects, and ensuring compliance and performance across a regional portfolio. The role includes project delivery, asset life cycle planning, and regular travel across sites to maintain high standards of service and operational efficiency.
Contract & Technical Management:
- Manage technical service contracts across multiple sites or regions.
- Ensure contractors meet agreed service levels, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
- Lead contract reviews, renewals, and negotiations to drive performance and value.
- Deliver minor works and capital projects from concept to completion.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure delivery to specification, time, and cost.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams for successful execution.
Asset & Life Cycle Management:
- Maintain asset registers and develop life cycle replacement strategies.
- Analyse asset condition data to inform investment planning.
- Support budgeting and forecasting for planned maintenance and capital works.
- Promote sustainability and energy efficiency in asset planning.
- Travel across the region to oversee contract delivery, site inspections, and project implementation.
- Build strong relationships with site teams and ensure consistent service standards.
- Respond to site-specific issues and provide hands-on support where needed.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all works comply with statutory regulations and industry best practices.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
- Address non-compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Act as the primary contact for technical and contractual matters.
- Liaise with internal departments, clients, and external partners.
- Support procurement and tendering processes.
- Monitor budgets and ensure cost control across contracts and projects.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Support financial planning and investment appraisals.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum HND in Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience in managing technical contracts and delivering capital or lifecycle projects.
- Strong understanding of asset management, compliance, and health & safety legislation.
- Experience using CAFM systems for asset tracking, maintenance planning, and performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with SFG20 standards and their application in planned maintenance regimes.
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management tools.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IWFM, RICS).
- Experience with NEC or JCT contract frameworks.
- Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).
- Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency standards.