Contracts Manager - Hard Services (FM Division)

Construction & Property Recruitment; Kirkwall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee site operations, safety, and the financial profitability of the Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall. The role involves managing a dedicated team, maintaining high standards of service, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Successful candidates will possess a degree in Estates/Facilities, experience in healthcare, and strong financial management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car/Allowance

Private Healthcare

Relocation Package

Qualifications

• Proven management background within healthcare or complex environments.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• First-class customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of safety, quality control, and inclusiveness.
• Manage contract and lifecycle budgets, including monthly forecasting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client representatives.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Customer service skills

Commercial awareness

Budget management

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Estates/Facilities

Recognized H&S qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS)

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 ProjectCo.

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.