Contracts Manager - Hard Services; FM Division

Position: Contracts Manager - Hard Services (FM Division)
Contracts Manager (Hard FM)

Location:

Kirkwall, Orkney (Hybrid Working available)

Hours:

38.75 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Benefits:
Competitive Salary + Company Car/Allowance + Private Healthcare + Relocation Package

The Role
Join our client, the UK's largest family-owned construction and infrastructure business. As Contracts Manager, you will oversee the site operations, safety, and financial profitability of Kirkwall's rural general hospital, Balfour Hospital. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality Hard FM services while maintaining executive-level relationships with NHS Orkney and Project Co.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence:
Lead a culture of safety, quality control, and inclusiveness.
Financial Management:
Manage contract and lifecycle (project) budgets, including monthly forecasting and cost analysis.
Compliance:
Maintain rigorous record-keeping to meet statutory requirements, contract standards, and SHTMs.
Client Relations:
Act as the primary point of contact for client representatives to ensure a proactive partnership.
Performance Reporting:
Provide formal monthly reports on compliance, risks, and opportunities for operational meetings.
What You'll Need

Qualifications:

Degree or professional qualification in an Estates/Facilities discipline, plus a recognized H&S qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS).

Experience:

Proven management background with commercial awareness of PFI (ideally within healthcare or complex environments).
Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in CAFM systems, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of Building Regulations and SHTM 00 best practices.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical problem-solving, considerable budgetary experience, and first-class customer service skills.
Successful candidates must undergo a DBS/Disclosure Check.
Ready to build a sustainable future with us?
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

To apply for the role, attach your up-to-date CV and Claire Romeniuk will contact you directly, to discuss the position further with you