Position: Contracts Manager Location: Kirkwall, Orkney Working Hours: 38.75 hours per week Benefits: Competitive salary, Company Car or allowance, Private Healthcare, and additional perks About Us: At Global Highland are currently working with our client who are committed to delivering exceptional service through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices. As a leader in construction, infrastructure, and support services, they take pride in creating meaningful partnerships and delivering high-quality solutions. Currently looking for a Contracts Manager to contribute to the ongoing success of their projects while helping to shape a sustainable future. Your Role: As a Contracts Manager, you will: Lead by example, fostering a culture of safety, opportunity, inclusivity, and diversity. Ensure strict adherence to safety and quality standards across all services and operations. Take full responsibility for managing budgets for facilities management services, ensuring financial performance and cost-effectiveness. Oversee the contract budget, providing monthly financial analysis and accurate forecasting. Manage the Lifecycle budget for projects, ensuring assets are maintained in accordance with established service standards. Ensure meticulous record-keeping and compliance with statutory requirements, service standards, and regulatory guidelines. Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with client representatives, focusing on long-term, successful partnerships. Collaborate with commercial and financial teams to manage risks and opportunities, ensuring risk schedules are accurate and mitigation plans are in place. Monitor and report on contract and team performance, providing formal monthly reports to clients and operations management, highlighting compliance, performance, risks, and future workload. Attend regular operational meetings with clients to review performance, discuss issues, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. What Were Looking For: The ideal candidate will have: Proven management experience, with a relevant degree or professional qualification in Estates/Facilities Management or a related discipline. Strong commercial awareness, particularly in PFI or other complex environments. Experience working with CAFM systems for helpdesk management and reporting. A strong technical background with knowledge of Building Regulations. In-depth understanding of industry-specific guidelines and best practices, particularly in healthcare engineering. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative. A recognized health and safety qualification, such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or SMSTS. Exceptional customer service skills and a positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude. Significant experience in managing budgets and financial oversight. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a forward-thinking company, wed love to hear from you. ADZN1_UKTJ