Contract Manager (6 Month FTC)
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PE7 3HH |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
Summary
ROLE: Contract Manager 6 Month FTCLOCATION: Peterborough
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services at a flagship 97,000m² manufacturing site in Peterborough. This fixed-term opportunity will oversee Engineering, Cleaning, Security, Catering and Specialist Suppliers, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance and customer satisfaction.
Role Responsibilities:
-Act as the single point of contact for the client across all FM service lines.
-Develop and maintain excellent client relationships, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
-Manage contract performance, budgets, KPIs and service improvements.
-Oversee major works programmes, subcontractor performance and procurement activities.
-Ensure facilities, infrastructure and building fabric are maintained in line with contractual standards.
-Produce management reports, support audits and manage scope changes effectively.
-Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify value-added opportunities.
-Manage CAFM performance, work order completion and maintenance planning activities.
-Ensure statutory compliance, health & safety standards and QHSE procedures are fully adhered to.
-Lead, develop and support the site team, including performance management, training and succession planning.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.
-City & Guilds or equivalent technical qualification.
-Previous contract or facilities management experience within a client-facing environment.
-Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and environmental compliance.
-Excellent customer service, communication and stakeholder management skills.
-Experience managing budgets, KPIs and subcontractor performance.
-Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
-IT literate with experience using industry-specific systems and CAFM platforms.
-Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
What's in it for you?
-Opportunity to lead the delivery of integrated facilities services at a flagship manufacturing site.
-Responsibility for a diverse operation covering Engineering, Cleaning, Security and Catering services.
-Exposure to a global manufacturing client within a high-profile contract.
-Ongoing development and leadership opportunities within Mitie.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
-Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
-IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
-Previous experience managing multi-service FM contracts.
-Strong understanding of technical services and asset management.
-Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!