Technical Contract Manager

Technical Contract Manager – Blue Chip Building – Central London - up to 75K

Would you like to work at a unique building-based location in the City of London? Do you have a proven track record with the technical facilities and maintenance services industry? If so please read on…

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading companies in the facilities industry. They currently maintain a number of facilities and maintenance contracts across the UK and are looking for a Technical Contract Manager to work on a high‑profile contract based in Central London, close to Holborn. The building itself is truly unique and offers a totally different working environment to most standard commercial buildings.

The main purpose of the role will be to ensure that all technical and contractual operations in this building are maintained to a very high standard. There will also be a high level of responsibility regarding compliance, HV systems and contractor management.

Duties of the role will include the following:
  • Manage all technical issues across the building in relation to ongoing project works.
  • Issue permits to work.
  • Manage agreed KPI and SLA’s.
  • Be responsible for the company’s H&S and environmental performance on site.
  • Plan and implement shutdowns.
  • Manage reports.
  • Be responsible for the permit system.
Applicants for this role must be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering discipline; C&G, HNC, HND or higher.
  • Strong understanding of building management systems.
  • Strong technical engineering understanding.
  • Previous experience of managing contractors.
  • Experience of service delivery in high‑profile financial offices or critical data centres.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and clients.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding and varying workload.
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