Contract Manager : Orkney : immediate start : Leading employer : Permanent contract
Our leading Facilities Management client is seeking a Contract Manager to join the team in Orkney.
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Orkney
Duration: Permanent
If you are interested in this role in Orkney and can relocate, we will also provide you with a relocation fee.
Role Summary
* Responsible for the contract management of staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works, and building performance.
* Manage the Engineering team daily, ensuring compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures.
* Direct, instruct, and manage all CBRE staff under their control as well as SSPs, ensuring compliance with working practices.
* Complete the weekly operations report to the client and attend weekly operations meetings and client meetings as requested, in conjunction with the client.
* Report immediately any matters that may impact the smooth running of the building and facilities to CBRE and the contracts Senior Management.
* Conduct regular reviews of operating procedures, making recommendations for improvements with appropriate working practices and emergency/contingency procedures within critical systems.
* Liaise with and keep informed both the client and the CBRE Area Manager on all aspects of contract problems (defects and deficiencies).
* Ensure all staff within their control are familiar with the operation and control of critical and non-critical systems installed within the portfolio.
* Maintain quality throughout the facilities.
* Communicate and implement business policies and processes effectively within the contract.
* Operate with optimal staffing structures across contracts, balancing cost reduction with service excellence.
* Collaborate with other Operations Managers to develop the business, ensure effective teamwork, and support colleagues.
* Develop contract financial plans for revenue and profit, reduce WIP, debt, costs, and promote contract growth, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
* Implement control systems to meet statutory, policy, and contractual commitments.
* Maintain a customer-focused approach in all operational activities and foster strong relationships with key client contacts.
* Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and support to deliver best practices in staff selection, training, assessment, and recognition/reward.
* Communicate effectively through advice, reviews, leadership, meetings, briefings, forums, reports, and publications.
* Create a learning environment with training and development plans. Ensure employees are competent and can reach their potential.
* Attend on and off-site training for plant and systems as installed, which may require nights away from home.
What We Are Looking For
* Experience in the Facilities Management industry.
* Strong communication skills. Ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team of technicians/operatives.
* Understanding of Health and Safety issues; NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent training is desirable.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* A good level of English and Mathematics.
* Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize workloads.
* Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and delivering required results.
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