Contracts & Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Contracts & Compliance Manager, overseeing Hard Facilities Management operations. This role requires expertise in mechanical or building services engineering, focusing on contract management and compliance. You'll ensure safe operations and lead maintenance contracts while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing HFM M&E operations in large buildings.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist engineering contracts and legislative compliance activities.
• Lead investigations and resolve complex technical issues critical to business continuity.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning

Operational Management

IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

BMS

CAFM

Job description

Job Description

Contracts & Compliance Manager

Campus Services/Estates & Engineering

Hours: 35.75 hours per week

Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£38,249 - £42,882)

Contract Basis: Open-ended

Ref: CREC00084A

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Contracts & Compliance Manager!

Are you skilled in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to manage our Hard Facilities Management (HFM) operations.

What You'll Do:

1. Manage specialist engineering contracts and legislative compliance activities.
2. Ensure safe and compliant operation of university plant, equipment, and infrastructure.
3. Lead investigations and resolve complex technical issues critical to business continuity and safety.
4. Oversee building services maintenance contracts, including mechanical and electrical maintenance, surveys, inspections, and reactive repairs.
5. Prepare tender documents, cost estimates, and manage project delivery.

What We're Looking For:

1. Expertise: Significant experience in managing HFM M&E operations in large buildings, contract management, cost planning, and risk control for building services (MEP) issues.
2. Professionalism: High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
3. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; effective planning and operational management; innovative problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and budgets; strong commercial awareness; well-developed IT skills, including Microsoft Office, BMS, and CAFM.
4. Adaptability: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to meet workload and team requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Role: Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our vibrant campus.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values teamwork and operational excellence.
• Diverse Responsibilities: Enjoy a role with variety and the opportunity to make a real difference.
• Sustainability Focus: Contribute to a sustainable and well-maintained campus environment.

This is a campus-based role.

The closing date for this position is 23.59 on 18th May 2025.

For any queries regarding the role, email John Walker, Head of Estates & Engineering, with questions or to arrange an informal call.

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

To apply, visit our vacancies page, download the job description, and complete an application online.

If you have any queries regarding the application process or require special assistance, please contact Human Resources.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

As a university, we are committed to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the Concordat to Support Research Integrity. We are proud to be the first Scottish Higher Education Institute (and part of the first UK cohort of institutes) to publicly declare our commitment to its principles.

Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible, and inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please have a look at our Wellbeing and Calendar.

We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, which recognizes the advancement of equality at QMU. Find out more about Athena SWAN here.

We have a number of family-friendly policies and are happy to consider job share applications.

We are a Confident Employer. Should you require any specific arrangements during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.