Contracts Manager

1 week ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique "University within a Park" setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

With such a varied portfolio, there is never a dull day in the Estates Team here at Reading. As well as being responsible for the management and maintenance of the University's academic teaching and research buildings, we also care for a significant collection of Champion Trees, an expansive lake and the university SportsPark.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible individual to join the Maintenance Services team as Contracts Managers, within Estates.

The post holder will be responsible for the procurement and delivery of maintenance contracts, which are largely in support of the planned preventative maintenance programme. They will ensure that maintenance contracts are delivered to specification, within budget within a safety conscious and complex multi-stakeholder environment. You will have the technical ability to manage the programme in a manner that provides a safe, reliable & cost-effective service.

You will be required to manage our designated external contractors in our complex and varied estate which reflects the University's statutory responsibilities.

You will have:

  • A background in building services
  • Proven contract management skills
  • Experience in procurement practices and legislative knowledge which can be applied to tender and contract processes
  • A commercial approach with the ability to ensure that contracts are delivered within budget
  • Experience of managing planned, preventive maintenance programme and works in a varied estate
  • Awareness of current statutory requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
  • A positive and proactive approach to managing Health & Safety and for promoting its importance in contracts management and how to apply this in a varied estate
  • Good IT Knowledge with experience of using CAFM systems and Microsoft Office package

Closing date: 8th June 2024

Interviews will be held: 27th June 2024

Informal contact details
Contact role: Senior Contracts Manager
Contact name: Anna Windsor
Contact phone: working hours only)
Contact email:

Alternative informal contact details
Contact name:
Chris Hellier
Contact role: Head of Programme Maintenance
Contact phone: working hours only)
Contact email:

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

£33,966 to £44,263 per annum


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