Average Contracts Manager salary in Birmingham

Contract Director - Cleaning ServicesLocation: Field-based Salary: £80k-£85kContract: Full-time, permanentTravel: Regular UK travel requiredAre you an experienced senior operations professional with a strong background in commercial cleaning or facilities management?Do you have a proven track record of leading large remote teams, managing complex contracts and taking full responsibility for P&L performance?Our client, an established facilities management business, is looking for an experienced Contract Director to lead the delivery of cleaning services across a key division.This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for operational performance, customer relationships, financial results and continued business growth.The RoleAs Contract Director, you will translate the organisation’s strategic objectives into clear operational plans, ensuring contracts are delivered successfully, efficiently and within agreed budgets.You will oversee the complete contract lifecycle, from tender and mobilisation through to ongoing service delivery and renewal. Building trusted relationships with customers will be central to the role, helping to maintain high service standards and improve contract retention.Your responsibilities will include:Taking overall responsibility for the division’s operational and financial performanceManaging and delivering the P&L accountDeveloping and implementing short, medium and long-term operational plansOverseeing the mobilisation of major new contracts, from tender stage through to successful deliveryEnsuring consistently high standards of cleaning and customer serviceBuilding strong relationships with customers and central contract-management teamsProtecting commercial interests while supporting contract retention and renewalIdentifying opportunities for organic growth and additional service deliveryReviewing operational processes and introducing improvementsIncreasing productivity, service quality and cost efficiencyEstablishing and monitoring operational KPIsAnalysing performance data and providing regular reports to the executive teamIdentifying operational trends, risks and opportunities for improvementEnsuring resources are allocated effectively across all contractsLeadership and People ManagementYou will lead, coach and support a large remote team of operational managers and supervisors, creating a high-performing and results-focused culture.You will:Set clear objectives and performance expectationsProvide regular feedback, coaching and developmentSupport succession planning and talent mappingIdentify and develop future leaders within the businessCreate a positive environment that encourages open and honest communicationRemove barriers to effective teamworkMotivate colleagues through operational and organisational changeEnsure teams understand their impact on the wider businessLead by example and promote a culture of continuous improvementWorking Across the BusinessCollaboration will be an important part of this position. You will work closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, QHSE and other operational divisions to ensure activities remain aligned with wider business objectives.You will lead cross-functional initiatives, share best practice and influence decisionmakers at every level of the organisation.Key working relationships will include:Customers and contract-management teamsRegional and Site ManagersOn-site operational teamsThe executive leadership teamHead-office support functionsAbout YouWe are looking for an established operational leader with experience managing large-scale service contracts and geographically dispersed teams.You will need:Senior operational leadership experience within commercial cleaning, facilities management or a similar service-led environmentProven experience managing and delivering a P&L accountExperience managing large, remotely based operational teamsStrong commercial awareness and financial understandingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to build trusted relationships with senior customers and stakeholdersStrong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skillsExperience leading contract mobilisations and operational changeA track record of improving processes, productivity and service performanceThe ability to translate long-term objectives into clear, achievable plansA results-driven approach with a strong commitment to customer serviceThe confidence to manage complex and sensitive situationsA full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularlyThis is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Contract Director to take responsibility for a major cleaning-services operation and play an important role in the continued growth of an established business.Apply today with your CV

Contracts Manager £50,000 - £55,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Training + Long-Term ProgressionWest Midlands (Commutable from: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Birmingham, Telford, Cannock, West Bromwich, Stourbridge)Are you a Contracts or Project Manager from a civils or highways background, looking to step into an autonomous where you will take ownership of major highways projects whilst joining a growing company?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer and installer of vehicle restraint and highway barrier systems, where you will be supported with industry training and clear development towards a senior position, working closely with senior leadership.The company are recognised for delivering high-quality systems across major roads and motorways throughout the United Kingdom . Following continued growth and they are now looking to add an additional Contracts Manager to support the next phase of expansion.In this role you will manage the full contract delivery process from order through to completion: organising materials and parts lists, liaising with manufacturing, reserving stock, organising transport, raising purchase orders and labour, and overseeing self-sufficient installation teams.The position is hybrid, splitting time between office, site and home.This role would suit a Contracts Manager / Project Manager with a CSCS Black Card, looking for long-term development, technical industry training and progression into a senior role with increased responsibility.The Role:End-to-end contract / project management from order to completionLiaison with manufacturing, clients and installation teamsCo-ordinate drawings, approvals, parts lists, logistics, POs and labourHybrid role: Mixture of office, home and siteThe Person:Contracts Manager / Project Manager background (civils / highways / major infrastructure)CSCS Black CardComfortable leading delivery teams and working with clients and internal departmentsReference Number: BBBH280695To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Contract Sales ManagerLocation: The Midlands Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + bonus scheme + company carElevation are pleased to be working with an industry leading bathroom manufacturer, these guys are great! They're on the hunt for a Contract Sales Manager across The Midlands who is experienced within the world of bathrooms. The Contract Sales Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing specification opportunities within the commercial and residential construction sectors. The role focuses on promoting the company's bathroom product portfolio to architects, designers, developers, contractors, housebuilders, and back selling through the merchants, ensuring products are specified on major projects from concept through to completion.The successful candidate will proactively scope out new project opportunities, build strong industry relationships, influence specifications, and deliver profitable sales growth across The Midlands.Roles & Responsibilities: Business DevelopmentIdentify and target major construction projects within residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, leisure, and commercial sectors.Develop and maintain a pipeline of specification-led opportunities through project tracking platforms, industry contacts, and market intelligence.Engage with developers, architects, interior designers, M&E consultants, quantity surveyors, and main contractors to secure product specifications.Generate new business opportunities and expand existing client relationships.Project Specification & ManagementDrive specification of bathroom products from initial design stages through to project completion.Provide technical and product expertise to consultants and specifiers alongside building strong relationships with merchants.Monitor project timelines and key decision-making stages to maximise conversion opportunities.Coordinate project activity with internal sales, customer service, logistics, and technical teams.Ensure specified products are protected and converted into orders.Skills & Requirements:Experience within bathrooms is essentialFull UK Driving LicenseAmbition, drive and a brilliant relationship builder