Contract Manager

ACME Protective Systems LTD; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services contractor in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Contract Manager to join their Fire & Security division. You will manage contracts from inception to renewal, ensuring compliance and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has industry experience, strong negotiation skills, and attention to detail. This role comes with a competitive salary and additional perks including a car allowance and private medical care.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Car Allowance

Death in Service Scheme

Private Medical Care

Critical Illness Cover

32 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the relevant industry required.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engineering and the contract lifecycle from inception to close-out.
• Monitor contract performance and identify risks or issues.
• Maintain positive client relationships through excellent service levels.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Contract management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

HF Group is one of the UK's leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering high-quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls. With a legacy spanning over 3 centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business. Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Aberdeen, providing services to clients across both the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

Role

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a proactive and highly organised Contract Manager to join our Fire & Security division in the Edinburgh office. This role promises unique challenges, a varied workload and great career progression opportunities within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Engineering and the contract lifecycle from inception to renewal or close-out
• Estimating of jobs that are below the threshold of the internal estimating department
• Monitoring contract performance and compliance, and identify risks or issues
• Maintaining positive client customer relationships through excellent service levels
• Maintaining contract databases and records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Assist in developing and implementing contract policies, procedures, and best practices
• Supporting dispute resolution and contract-related litigation if necessary

Key Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required

• Relevant Industry Experience
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite is desirable

In Return We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Car Allowance with Access to EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Death in Service Scheme
• Private Medical Care
• Critical Illness Cover
• 32 Days Annual Leave (incl. public/bank holidays)

Additional Information

Applications close on Friday, 26th September. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Contracts Coordinator, Engineering Contracts Manager, Contracts Specialists, Fire & Security Contracts Officer, Planning Coordinator, Planning Contracts Coordinator, Assistant Project Coordinator, Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.

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