Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
Reports To: Regional Operations Manager / Account Director
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead and manage a hard services engineering team across a high-profile contract in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management (FM) with excellent leadership skills. This role requires a proactive and client-focused professional who can ensure service delivery excellence, statutory compliance, and team development while maintaining operational and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services in line with SLAs and KPIs.
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Manage and support a team of multi-skilled engineers and supervisors, ensuring performance, development, and compliance with company and client standards.
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Act as the primary point of contact for the client, fostering a positive and collaborative working relationship.
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Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.
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Oversee budget control, forecasting, and reporting for the contract; manage subcontractors and procurement.
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Drive continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and innovation across the site’s engineering services.
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Conduct regular audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
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Ensure asset lifecycle management, condition reporting, and technical documentation are up to date.
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Manage technical projects or minor works as required, including scoping, pricing, and delivery..
Qualifications & Experience
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Demonstrable experience in a Contract Manager, Account Manager, or similar leadership role within FM.
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Proven track record in managing budgets, operational delivery, and client relationships.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience in CAFM systems and producing technical/operational reports.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
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Car allowance
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Company pension scheme
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Training and career development opportunities
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Supportive and collaborative team environment