BMS Contract Manager

Contracts Manager

Location: London / Essex

Salary: Salary up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Healthcare

Package: Benefits package, pension, healthcare and hybrid working

Overview of the Role

An established building services and controls business is looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of Building Management System (BMS) projects across a range of commercial buildings and critical environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in BMS, building controls or building services who can manage projects from initial handover through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will take responsibility for coordinating engineers, subcontractors and clients, managing project finances and ensuring the smooth delivery of multiple contracts simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of BMS and building controls contracts, from project handover through to completion.
• Oversee project budgets, costs, variations and financial performance to ensure commercial targets are achieved.
• Coordinate project engineers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, main contractors and end users.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement solutions to prevent delays or cost overruns.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant technical specifications, health and safety requirements and quality standards.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, programme updates and commercial reviews.
• Support the commissioning and handover process, ensuring projects meet client expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, operational efficiency and profitability.

About You

• Previous experience in a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar role within the BMS, building controls or wider building services sector.
• Strong understanding of BMS systems, controls engineering and building services installations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, contracts, budgets and project teams.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage costs, variations and project profitability.
• Confident communicating with clients, contractors, engineers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to project delivery, client satisfaction and continuous improvement.

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