Contract Manager

Location Cambridge
Discipline: Project Management Recruitment Agency
Salary: £55000.0
Contact name: James Cairns

Contact email: james@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 16376
Published: 15 days ago

Contract Manager 
CB21
Monday to Friday, 8am / 5pm

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee the headquarters of a leading pharmaceutical company at Granta Park, Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage hard and soft services, including cleaning, catering, and M&E works.
  • Lead a team of 3, comprising a Lead Engineer, Fabric Engineer, and Receptionist.
  • Oversee both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure smooth day-to-day building operations.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards while maintaining high levels of service.
  • Work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Manage vendor relationships and supervise third-party contractors.
  • No P&L responsibility, just budget control.

About You:

  • Proven experience in a facilities management role, ideally with responsibility for both hard and soft services.
  • A good understanding of M&E systems (though a technical background is not essential).
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage a team and multiple services while maintaining high operational standards.

What We Offer:

  • £50,000 - £55,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Opportunities for further training, qualifications, and development
  • A clear path for career progression into senior management roles
  • The chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a prestigious site

If you want to take the next step in your career, please apply!