Contract Manager – Iconic London Landmark

About the role

We are looking for a senior Technical Contract Manager to take full operational, commercial and technical ownership of a world‑famous heritage and public visitor estate in Central London. You will be the primary partner to the client’s executive estate team and will lead a large on‑site engineering and fabric delivery workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the ultimate engineering authority on‑site, overseeing HVAC, close‑control environments, water systems, steam plant and electrical distribution maintenance (SFG20).
• Lead strategic capital planning and asset lifecycle reviews, delivering sustainable, energy‑efficient engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with conservation specialists to protect historic building fabric during hard‑services maintenance.
• Manage a multi‑million‑pound operational budget, full P&L ownership, cost control and cash‑flow optimisation.
• Direct the financial lifecycle of the contract, including Work in Progress, invoicing and billing queries.
• Identify and develop site improvement and energy‑saving projects, preparing quotes and business cases.
• Lead, mentor and develop a large multidisciplinary resident workforce, overseeing performance reviews and training.
• Procure, coordinate and monitor specialist subcontractors to ensure high‑quality delivery.

Required profile

• Proven technical leader with experience managing complex, high‑profile public assets.
• Strong background in facilities engineering, particularly HVAC, water, steam and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large on‑site teams and drive a cohesive, high‑performance culture.
• Experience in heritage or historic building environments is essential.
• Full P&L responsibility experience, with solid financial governance and budgeting skills.
• Track record of delivering capital projects and energy‑efficiency initiatives.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Steam plant operation
• Electrical distribution
• Water systems management
• CAPEX planning
• Asset lifecycle management
• Energy‑efficient engineering solutions
• Financial budgeting and invoicing
• Procurement and subcontractor management

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm schedule.
• Salary up to £75,000 per year plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a world‑renowned heritage landmark in central London.
• Supportive environment within a leading construction and property services firm.