Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – M&E Projects

Location: Hybrid / Office based in Kent

Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 DOE plus benefits

Hours: Monday-Friday / 8am to 5pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We’re recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple M&E projects from pre-construction through to completion, leading project teams and acting as a senior point of contact for clients.

You’ll be joining a well-established and rapidly growing M&E contractor with a strong reputation across the South East and London. Following significant organic growth and an expanding project portfolio, the business is now looking for a senior professional to help drive the next stage of its development.

This is a key leadership position where you’ll have genuine responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships and team development, with the opportunity to make a real impact as the business continues to grow.

What You'll Be Doing

* Managing multiple M&E projects from design and mobilisation through to handover

* Leading Project Managers, Project Engineers and Site Supervisors

* Overseeing design, procurement, mobilisation and construction

* Managing project programmes, budgets, forecasts and cash flow

* Reviewing and approving variations and subcontract packages

* Monitoring project performance, costs, quality and programme

* Leading client and internal project meetings

* Managing project risks, H&S and compliance

* Overseeing project completion, handover and O&M documentation

* Mentoring, developing and managing direct reports

What We're Looking For

* Proven M&E Contracts/Project Management experience within school environments

* Strong understanding of M&E building services and construction

* Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously

* Strong commercial and financial management skills

* Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts

* Strong programme and procurement experience

* Good knowledge of CDM 2015, CPP, RAMS and H&S

* Proven leadership and people management experience

* Excellent client and stakeholder management skills

* CSCS Black Card or willingness to obtain, SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

* Full UK Driving Licence, Enhanced DBS and BPSS or willingness to obtain

Desirable:

* HNC, HND or Degree in Building Services, Construction or Engineering

* NEBOSH qualification

* CIOB, CIBSE, IET or CABE membership

* SC or DV clearance

What's on Offer

* Permanent senior management position

* Opportunity to lead major M&E projects

* Opportunity to shape and develop a growing project team

* Direct involvement in company growth and business development

* Established and expanding contractor

If you’re an experienced M&E Contracts Manager looking for a senior position where you can take real ownership of projects, lead a team and play a key role in a growing business, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply now or contact Mark May for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed