Senior Contracts Manager

Job summary

Join the House of Commons as a Contract Manager (M&E, Building Fabric & Fire) and help shape the future of one of the UK’s most iconic and technically complex estates. Leading a skilled contract management team, you’ll oversee high-value services that keep Parliament running safely, efficiently and sustainably – an opportunity you won’t find anywhere else.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Job description

In this pivotal role, you’ll take charge of end-to-end commercial management for contracts worth over £15m annually. From crafting robust technical specifications to steering tenders, mobilising new suppliers and driving performance improvements, you’ll ensure every contract delivers real value.

You’ll build strong partnerships across the estate, support major programmes, and coach your team to excel.

If you’re energised by complex challenges, strategic problem-solving and the chance to make a visible difference across a nationally significant organisation, this could be the perfect next step.

Person specification

• Degree (or minimum equivalent NVQ L5) in Facilities Management or related subject, i.e. Construction/Commercial Management; Quantity Surveying.
• Experience of successfully procuring and managing outsourced contracts in an FM environment.
• Engagement with and understanding of customer requirements to develop technical solutions and performance improvement.
• Analysation of a range of analytical techniques to understand complex issues and make strategic decisions.
• Ability to work successfully within a team.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £57,865, House of Commons contributes £16,763 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 750-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

You may be asked to prepare a presentation at interview stage. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@parliament.uk
• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Attachments

Senior Contracts Manager - Job Description Opens in new window (docx, 939kB)House of Commons Benefits Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 712kB)