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We’re looking for a technically strong, people‑focused Contract Manager to lead our Hard FM delivery and wider site-based team on a high‑profile single‑customer contract in Oxford. You’ll ensure full compliance, exceptional service standards and a first‑class customer experience across a multi‑service TFM environment (including cleaning and security). Acting as Deputy to the Contract Director, you’ll manage onsite engineers and subcontractors, drive operational excellence, and maintain a fully compliant, safe and operational estate.
Job Responsibility:
Own the delivery of Hard FM services, ensuring all PPM, reactive, remedial and small works meet SLA/KPI expectations
Build strong relationships with the customer through clear communication, regular site walkarounds and a proactive, customer‑focused approach
Support long‑ and short‑term service strategies, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation
Provide robust technical guidance
source specialist support where required
Work with engineers to diagnose issues and implement strategic action plans
Champion ways of working that enhance the customer experience and create a high‑quality operational environment
Foster a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
Capture feedback to improve service delivery and ensure expectations are consistently met
Identify and secure opportunities for contract growth in partnership with Commercial teams
Lead, motivate and develop a multi‑discipline team, embedding Atlas values and high performance
Manage recruitment, competencies, appraisals, performance management and training to support an increased self‑delivery model
Optimise productivity, ensuring SFG20 standards and exploring alternative maintenance strategies where beneficial
Drive value for money and environmental improvements aligned with Atlas’ sustainability commitments
Embed Atlas Health & Safety policy across day-to-day operations
Ensure statutory compliance, accurate PPM records, and robust safe systems of work
Escalate risks appropriately, investigate incidents, and uphold corporate governance requirements
Lead performance management of Hard FM suppliers, ensuring safety, reliability and value
Full P&L ownership—manage budgets, financial risks, forecasting and monthly applications for payment
Provide clear reporting (monthly/quarterly/annual) to both the client and internal stakeholders
Support bidding activity, site visits and collaboration with internal teams including Service Desk, Compliance, HR and H&S
Carry out reasonable additional duties aligned with role expectations
Requirements:
Demonstrable trade qualifications and experience in an M&E discipline
Accredited Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely)
3+ years’ leadership experience in a similar multi-discipline service delivery environment
Proven track record of managing and reviewing company policies/procedures and implementing effective operational change
Strong financial control skills, including P&L ownership and achieving financial targets
Experience producing internal reports, performance data and delivering presentations
3+ years’ experience managing corporate customer relationships, including report production and leading performance review meetings
Ability to use management information to support operational decision-making
Experience managing large teams (20+), with strong people management and development capability
Proven background in auditing service delivery
3+ years’ management of Hard FM or multi-service operations
Experience using CAFM systems (e.g., Planon or similar)
Strong knowledge of statutory regulations across building services and Permits to Work in highly regulated environments
Knowledge and experience of SFG20 standards for planned preventative maintenance
Proficient in MS Office with strong presentation skills