Contract Manager

We're looking for a Contract Manager to join our PFI schools team based in Kent.

Location: Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 17:00 pm 

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

The Contract Manager is responsible for the commercial, financial, operational and governance management of PFI schools across our Kent sites. This role ensures that all contractual obligations are met, services are delivered in line with agreed KPIs and SLAs, and strong client relationships are maintained. You'll lead the delivery of the contract portfolio ensuring performance, compliance, profitability, and client satisfaction. This is a safety critical role with accountability for both strategic oversight and day-to-day service performance.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Contract Manager, you'll be working within the PFI schools team, supporting them in delivering high-quality facilities management services. Your day to day will include:

• Ensuring full compliance with all contractual terms, maintaining accurate documentation, and monitoring KPIs and SLAs
• Managing contract budgets, forecasts, and P&L responsibility whilst maximising margin and identifying cost-saving initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for all contractual and operational matters
• Leading, motivating, and developing your team, promoting a positive and inclusive culture that supports wellbeing and continuous improvement
• Overseeing delivery of services, managing operational performance, and driving initiatives for efficiency, innovation, and sustainability

What are we looking for?

This role of Contract Manager is great for you if:

• You have strong experience in FM contract management with proven financial and commercial management expertise
• You possess excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills
• You have knowledge of compliance, governance, and statutory requirements with the ability to interpret complex contracts
• You're IOSH certified with expertise in conducting effective risk assessments and knowledge of current legislation

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.