Posted October 6, 2026 · Closes October 6, 2027
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Job Description
About Mountjoy Ltd
Mountjoy Ltd provides responsive maintenance and planned works, supporting clients with reliable property maintenance services both during normal working hours and through an out-of-hours call-out rota. The company focuses on high-quality service delivery, health and safety, customer satisfaction, and sustainable contract performance.
Role Overview
As an Assistant Contracts Manager at Mountjoy Ltd, the successful candidate will support the delivery and management of contracts and ad hoc workflows, ensuring that company objectives and client service standards are consistently achieved.
The role is suited to an experienced maintenance or facilities management professional with a proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach. The successful candidate will manage teams, subcontractors, supply chain partners, performance, health and safety, and customer requirements while supporting the Contract Manager with the financial performance of the contracts.
Key Responsibilities as Assistant Contracts Manager
- Support the Contract Manager in successfully delivering contracts and ad hoc workflows.
- Manage and proactively monitor the performance of directly employed teams.
- Support the financial performance of contracts and ensure sustainable returns.
- Manage directly employed staff, subcontractors, and merchant supply chain partners.
- Ensure planned works, disrepair cases, and complaints are handled efficiently and professionally.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure KPIs are consistently achieved.
- Identify service issues and trends and introduce appropriate improvements.
- Develop and implement improvement plans where required.
- Build strong and professional working relationships with client representatives.
- Ensure Mountjoy’s company values and service standards are consistently maintained.
- Promote health and safety through toolbox talks, trade assessments, training, and workplace support.
- Conduct inductions for new subcontractors and staff members.
- Lead improvement projects covering quality, safety, technical standards, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Prepare accurate quotations for minor works while achieving sustainable margins.
- Participate in the out-of-hours management rota.
Working Pattern & Pay
- Location: Woking
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive
- Full-time position
- Participation in the out-of-hours management call-out rota
Start Your Career With Mountjoy Ltd
Joining Mountjoy Ltd offers an opportunity to build a career within a professional maintenance and facilities management environment. The Assistant Contracts Manager will play an important role in supporting contract performance, developing teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and driving improvements across service delivery.
Apply Now
Apply now for the Assistant Contracts Manager position with Mountjoy Ltd in Woking and take the next step in a rewarding maintenance and facilities management career.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the maintenance or facilities management industry. Previous exposure to contract management is desirable. Strong fault-diagnosis and problem-solving abilities. Ability to identify practical and workable solutions. Strong people and client management skills. Ability to support, coach, and motivate teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confidence to professionally challenge and respond to feedback. Ability to establish and improve processes when required. Strong organisation and time-management skills. Practical approach to health and safety. Ability to work effectively under time pressure and meet schedules. Experience using Microsoft Office and job management systems. Ability to accurately quote jobs and manage them through the complete lifecycle. Good knowledge of materials and methods used within construction and maintenance. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities independently. Relevant qualifications and experience within maintenance or facilities management. HNC-level or higher technical training in construction and building disciplines would be advantageous, or willingness to work towards it.
Benefits
- 34 days' annual leave, rising to 36 days with length of service, including bank holidays Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave each year Company sick pay after 12 months' service Life insurance Octopus Electric Dreams electric car salary-sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee recognition scheme Length of Service Rewards Defined contribution pension scheme with 8% contribution, including 3% employer and 5% employee contributions Free health, wellbeing, and support platform Company vehicle and fuel card Full uniform and safety equipment Tool loan available for trade staff Refer a Friend scheme
You will be taken to the employer's own website to complete your application.
