Contracts Manager - Hard Services (FM Division)

C & P Recruitment; Stromness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager in Kirkwall. You will oversee site operations at Balfour Hospital, ensuring safety and financial profitability while leading a dedicated team. Successful candidates will have a degree in Estates/Facilities, management experience in healthcare, and proficiency in CAFM systems. The role offers competitive salary, company car/allowance, and private healthcare. Hybrid working is available.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car/Allowance

Private Healthcare

Relocation Package

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in an Estates/Facilities discipline.
• Proven management background with commercial awareness of PFI.
• Proficiency in CAFM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Budget management

Customer service

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Estates/Facilities

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.