Contracts Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates Contracts Manager to join a growing and dynamic organisation operating across multiple sites in the Greater Manchester area.

This is a key role within the central operations team, responsible for managing estates-related contracts, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services across a diverse property portfolio.

You will play a vital role in overseeing contractor performance, supporting procurement processes, and contributing to long-term estates planning and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts & Supplier Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of estates contracts, from procurement through to renewal

• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and service level agreements

• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, health & safety, and safeguarding standards

• Resolve performance issues, disputes, and non-compliance

Planned Maintenance & Compliance

• Develop and oversee a risk-based Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme

• Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met across all sites

• Use asset and compliance data to inform lifecycle planning and capital investment

Procurement & Financial Oversight

• Support tendering, evaluation, and contract mobilisation processes

• Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Ensure value for money across all centrally managed contracts

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with senior leadership, site teams, and external contractors

• Provide expert advice on estates-related matters

• Contribute to reporting, policies, and organisational planning

About You

Essential

• Proven experience managing complex commercial or public sector contracts

• Strong knowledge of contractor performance management and compliance

• Experience with budgeting, financial monitoring, and risk analysis

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience in a multi-site environment

• Knowledge of estates management within education or public sector settings

• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, PRINCE2, or APM

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple locations

• Understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

If the above is of interest and you would like to learn more about this position, then please either APPLY NOW or contact me directly at