Contracts Manager

Anderson Property Services (APSFM) are looking for experienced ‘Contracts Manager’ to join our ‘Maintenance Management Team’ based at our depot in Hamilton ML3. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring that all activities align with the business objectives and goals.

As ‘Contracts Manager’ you will be line manager to a selection of Engineers, Electricians, Plumbers, and Joiners, and will play a crucial role within the business, overseeing the successful and efficient completion of a wide variety of tasks, including:

· Reactive Repairs

· Planned Preventative Maintenance

· Subcontractor Management

· Project Management

· Quoting Small Works

The ‘Contracts Manager’ role is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, callout payments are in addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, APSFM support further personal growth and development, always placing Health & Safety for all involved in the business as a top priority.

Demonstrate strong and effective customer relationship management

Supervise and manage the engineer team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work standards.

Develop and implement maintenance strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Conduct regular inspections of jobs to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Coordinate work schedules, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Collaborate with clients to understand their maintenance needs and address any concerns promptly.

Brilliant Basics

Essential:

· Completion of an accredited apprenticeship

· Relevant trade qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, SVQ, HNC, NVQ Level 3 – 6)

· Facilities Management and/or Leadership Training

· Stakeholder & Relationship Management

· Key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and service delivery partners

· SMSTS

· CDM

· IOSH

· Previous experience as Project/Contracts Manager and/or site supervision

· Monitoring risk, performance (SLA’s & KPI’s) and compliance across contracts

· Managing P&L of contracts, variations and renewals

· Ability to complete full written contract reports

· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

· Strong understanding of building and electrical safety standards

· Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Good communication skills, both written and verbal

· Good IT skills, Microsoft

· Valid and clean driver’s license

Desirable:

· Experience in Job Logic Management System

· Experience supporting bids and invitation to tender (ITT)

· Experience drafting and negotiating contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT)

· Familiarity with renewable energy technologies (e.g. BESS, solar panel and EV charging installation).

Embrace Change

· Ensure jobs are completed to a high standard and in line with regulatory requirements and government policy related to asset management, including Net Zero.

· Ensure delivery reflects current legislation and best practice.

· Contributes to software and system developments to enhance operational efficiency.

Learn & Grow

· Manage work issued with a focus on good practice, performance and training.

· Identify development needs to support personal development plans, coaching, and mentoring.

· Contribute to team and personal development through self-managed learning and knowledge sharing.

· Promote and embed continuous improvement across the team.

Inspire Together

· Foster collaboration across the organisation to ensure integrated service delivery.

· Promote effective customer engagement and satisfaction.

· Ensure you operate in line with APSFM values, policies and procedures.

· Promote a culture of inclusion, teamwork, and shared accountability.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at Anderson Property Services. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

Anderson Property Services is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of our facilities while fostering a safe working environment for all employees. If you are a dedicated professional with the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton ML3 6QP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you completed a recognised apprenticeship?

Experience:

• Contract management: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• SMSTS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Hamilton ML3 6QP (required)

Work Location: In person