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learnd is looking for a BMS Contracts Manager to take full ownership of service, maintenance, and small works activities associated with the delivery for multi‑site and retail customers. This role ensures contractual compliance, commercial performance, strong client relationships, and seamless delivery across all assigned accounts. The role is also responsible for the direct line management of a dedicated team of service coordinators and technical specialists. The role acts as the operational lead for each contract, ensuring structured service governance, clear accountability, and effective coordination between the Remote Operations Centre (ROC), field engineers, subcontractors, and specialist technical teams to deliver consistent outcomes at scale
Job Responsibility:
Manage end‑to‑end BMS service and maintenance contracts across distributed retail estates
Ensure all contractual obligations, KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics are met or exceeded
Review contract terms regularly, identifying risks, variations, or improvement opportunities
Ensure all documentation, site records, drawings, and service agreements remain accurate and up to date
Support sales as and when required
Maintain structured contract governance including service reporting, audit trails, compliance checks, and documented performance reviews
Utilise service management systems to plan, track and monitor all reactive, PPM and remedial activities across the estate
Build strong working relationships with retail client representatives, FM partners, and internal teams
Hold regular review meetings, providing performance updates, reporting, and long‑term renewal planning
Act as the primary escalation point for service issues, complaints, and contract queries
Work with the service deliver teams and the ROC to establish the correct labour and skill requirements
Provide clear monthly and quarterly KPI reporting, trend analysis, and improvement plans to support transparent client communication
Proactively identify service improvements, efficiencies, and value-add opportunities to enhance customer outcomes and support contract retention and growth
Own commercial performance, including forecasting, margin protection, and cost control
Oversee contract renewals, variations, uplift proposals, and small works pricing
Ensure sub‑contractor procurement follows company processes and delivers value
Monitor contract P&L performance including labour utilisation, subcontractor spend, recovery rates, and gross margin
Ensure accurate forecasting, purchase order control, and timely invoicing aligned to contractual terms
Coordinate with the ROC, Regional service teams and subcontractors to ensure effective planning, resource allocation, and service execution
Oversee mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring accurate asset information, PPM schedules, and BMS documentation
Monitor delivery performance across reactive, PPM, remedial and remote activities
Drive a remote-first service model, maximising resolution through the ROC and technical support teams before field attendance where appropriate
Ensure consistent scheduling, prioritisation, and workflow management across a high-volume multi-site portfolio
Lead contract mobilisation and demobilisation activities, including asset verification, programme setup, documentation and system configuration
Promote a strong health, safety, and compliance culture across all activities, engineers, and subcontractors
Requirements:
Experience managing service or maintenance contracts, ideally within BMS, HVAC, or building services
Some knowledge of BMS hardware/software platforms and controls integration
Ability to communicate risks and issues in a timely and appropriate manner
Demonstrable management skills with knowledge and experience in standard methodologies
Strong decision-making ability and experience in identifying potential sources of risk and their potential impact on contract success
The ability to communicate clearly on a wide range of technical matters as well as the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with customers at all levels, both internal and external
Excellent commercial awareness and ability to interpret contract terms
Effective communicator with strong client‑facing and negotiation skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously
Experience coordinating high-volume, multi-site service operations using CAFM or service management platforms
Strong operational planning and workload management skills with the ability to balance reactive demand, PPM delivery, and customer priorities
Comfortable working with remote teams and cross-functional technical specialists rather than directly supervising trade engineers
Timely submission of all reports requested by the Service Director
As required provide assistance/support to colleagues and peers to ensure Learnd Group provide the highest levels of customer satisfaction
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational performance
Nice to have:
Experience with retail or multi‑site customer portfolios
Some knowledge of control systems and HVAC control principles
Experience working within technology-enabled or remote service delivery environments
What we offer:
Company Vehicle - Electric or Hybrid
Expense for Travel and Accommodation
Death in Service Policy
UK Healthcare cash benefit
Enhanced sickness pay policy
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Leave Policy