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Contract Manager - Brand new site - Oxford - Up to 73k plus package

Are you an experienced Contract Manager living in the Oxford area looking for a new challenge?  

Or are you travelling in London everyday and are fed up with the daily commute?  

Do you have a proven track record within the technical building services industry, especially in the commercial environment?  

If the answer is yes to the above, then please read on...   

One of the UK's leading FM and Maintenance providers are currently looking to recruit a Contract Manager to work on a brand new pharmaceutical development based in Oxford.   

The role will be working as part of the on site facilities team and will be responsible the day to running of the M&E maintenance and making sure a high-end level of service is delivered.

The main duties of the role are as follows:
Manage all technical issues.
Manage agreed KPI and SLA’s.
Responsible for managing the company’s H&S and environmental performance on site.
Plan and implement building project works.
Responsible for managing the company’s quality procedures on site.
Recruitment of any new staff required on sites.
Responsible for the technical development of all staff, which will include annual appraisals.
Management of client relationships on a daily basis.
Management of all reports.
Responsible for the permit system.
Management of cleaning across the building. Applicants for the role must be able to meet the following criteria:
Engineering apprenticeship, C&G, HNC, HND or Engineering Degree within the electrical or mechanical field.
Previous experience working within the commercial building maintenance sector.
Strong understanding of energy management. 
Knowledge of P&L.
Proven experience in the management of maintenance contracts and supervision of contractors.
Ability to work effectively with staff, tenants, service providers and contractors.
Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communications skills, both orally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legislative health & safety requirements.
Excellent time management skills with ability to respond to client/contract deadlines.There is an excellent package on offer which includes:
Salary up to 73k
Car allowance of 5k
25 days holiday
Bonus

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