Contract Manager (Installations)
Location: Central Scotland — 90% field-based, 10% office-based in Bellshill
Salary: £45,500–£48,700
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Vacancies: 2
About The Role
Saltire Facilities Management is looking for an experienced Contract Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale heating renewal and installation projects across Central Scotland. Managing projects valued at £1 million or more, you will ensure that works are completed safely, efficiently, on programme, and to the required technical, quality, and contractual standards.
This is a hands‑on leadership role combining site-based contract management with a small amount of office‑based administration. You will spend approximately 90% of your time across sites in Central Scotland and 10% in our Bellshill office. Reporting to R Sneddon, you will lead installation engineers and associated trades, maintain strong client relationships, oversee commercial administration, and drive high standards of service delivery and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
Project Delivery and Technical Leadership
- Complete technical surveys for heating renewals across multi-trade projects.
- Lead installation engineers and support trades to deliver work safely and efficiently.
- Ensure installations meet agreed technical, contractual, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Carry out quality inspections and formally sign off completed works.
- Review daily material reports and coordinate one-day heating installations and wider multi-trade activities.
- Attend site meetings, monitor progress, and provide clear and accurate updates.
- Build productive relationships with clients, project coordinators, colleagues, and senior management.
- Interpret and implement contract specifications and monitor performance against agreed KPIs.
- Investigate and resolve claims or customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Submit accurate billing information to the commercial team within agreed timescales.
- Review and approve contractor invoices and team timesheets.
- Plan team holidays to maintain consistent service levels.
- Take ownership of contract performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with current health and safety requirements.
- Maintain full compliance across installation and project activities.
- Promote consistently high technical, quality, and regulatory standards.
Client and Contract Management Commercial and Team Oversight Safety, Compliance and Quality
What We’re Looking For
You will be a confident and accountable leader with strong technical knowledge of heating installations, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, trades teams, and senior stakeholders, while supporting your team to deliver consistently high standards.
Essential Experience And Qualifications
- Full gas and air source heat pump (ASHP) qualifications.
- At least five years’ experience as a Contract Manager or in a comparable installations management role.
- Proven experience managing large heating projects valued at £1 million or more.
- A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel regularly across Central Scotland.
- The ability to meet the requirements of a PVG check.
Join Saltire Facilities Management
If you are an experienced installations professional ready to take ownership of major heating projects and lead teams across Central Scotland, we would welcome your application.
What We Offer
- Local work: we aim to keep you local wherever possible but occasional travel may be required.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
- Benefits Package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips, including employee discounts across major retailers, discounted gym membership, and the option to purchase up to 3 additional days of annual leave.
- Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings with regular overtime opportunities available.
- Company Vehicle: Travel with ease using a fully equipped company vehicle provided for business use only. Fuel card provided.
- Giving Back: Take one paid volunteer day each year to support a cause that matters to you.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £500 bonus when you successfully refer a friend to join our team.
- Wellbeing Support: Access confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health and wellbeing resources, and 24/7 GP access.
- Future Security: Plan ahead with our company pension scheme.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Healthcare reimbursement scheme – claim money back for everyday healthcare costs, such as dental treatment, optical, physiotherapy and hospital stays.
There are also upskilling opportunities available in renewables (ASHP training), for engineers looking to future-proof their skillset.
About Us
At Saltire Facilities Management, we deliver essential services that keep homes warm, safe, and running efficiently across the UK. From heating and electrical services to compliance and repairs, our teams work at the heart of communities, making a real difference every day.
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, team-driven environment where our people can develop, succeed, and feel valued. When you join Saltire, you’re not just taking on a job — you’re building a career with a company that cares.
Please Note
All roles are subject to right to work checks and satisfactory references. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
This role is subject to an enhanced PVG check.
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