Job Title : Contract Manager Hard FM, Kirkwall, Orkney (Permanent) Location: Kirkwall, Orkney, on-site Start date: Immediate Duration: Permanent (interim contracts of 36 months will also be considered) Hours: Full time Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) / Competitive day rate (expenses covered, including accommodation) Company Benefits: Up to £8,000 relocation package Car allowance Healthcare Summary of the Contract Manager Hard FM role: Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management (FM) services at a major healthcare facility in Orkney. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing site operations, health, safety, wellbeing, and the commercial and financial performance of Hard FM services across the hospital estate. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to maintain effective executive-level relationships with key stakeholders. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, the Contract Manager will play a critical role in delivering a compliant, proactive, and high-performing FM service within a complex healthcare environment. This role is being recruited on a permanent basis; however, experienced interim candidates available for 36 month assignments will also be considered. Contract Manager Hard FM Deliverables / Outcomes (include but are not limited to): Lead by example, promoting a culture of safety, inclusiveness, opportunity, and diversity. Ensure all safety, quality, and compliance standards are met and maintained. Hold full budgetary responsibility for Hard FM services, including cost control and profitability. Manage contract budgets, including monthly financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. Oversee lifecycle (projects) budgets to ensure assets are maintained in line with service standards. Maintain high-quality compliance records to meet statutory requirements, service standards, and SHTMs. Build and sustain positive, long-term relationships with client representatives and partners. Implement effective risk management processes, maintaining accurate risks and opportunities schedules. Monitor contract and team performance, producing formal monthly reports for stakeholders. Attend and contribute to monthly operational meetings, highlighting performance, risks, opportunities, and future workload. Skills, Experience & Qualifications: Proven experience as a senior manager within Estates or Facilities Management. Relevant degree or professional qualification in an Estates/Facilities discipline. Strong commercial awareness, ideally within PFI healthcare or similarly complex environments. Experience using CAFM systems for helpdesk management and performance reporting. Solid technical knowledge of Building Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of NHS SHTM 00 best practice guidance for healthcare engineering. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Methodical and organised approach to work. Ability to work independently and on own initiative. Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS). Excellent customer service skills with a positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.). Considerable experience managing complex budgets. Ability to successfully obtain a Disclosure Scotland Check. Application Deadline: Open until filled early application is encouraged, as applications are reviewed throughout the advertising period and the advert may close early subject to volume. Applicants must have full and ongoing right to work in the UK or Europe. We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring future visa support Reference: 477