Contracts Manager – M&E / Critical Infrastructure

Contracts Manager – M&E / Critical Infrastructure

Central London

£80,000 - £95,000 + Package (DOE)

An established M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join the business on a permanent basis, initially overseeing a high-profile critical infrastructure project in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of work secured across mission-critical and technically challenging environments.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a major plant replacement project within a live operational facility, managing all aspects of delivery from planning and procurement through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of M&E projects
• Management of critical shutdowns and complex live-environment works
• Client and stakeholder management
• Coordination of subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors
• Programme management and reporting
• Commercial awareness including variations and project costs
• Health & Safety leadership and compliance
• Management of commissioning, testing and handover activities
• Attendance at client, design and progress meetings

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager within the M&E sector
• Strong Mechanical Building Services background preferred
• Experience delivering projects within live operational environments
• Previous involvement in plant replacement, HVAC, cooling or critical infrastructure projects
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of health & safety and permit-to-work systems
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Highly Desirable

• Data Centre experience
• Critical cooling or chiller replacement experience
• Hospital, pharmaceutical or mission-critical environment experience
• Knowledge of commissioning and complex shutdown planning

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with long-term career prospects
• Strong pipeline of future projects across London and the South East
• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile projects
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please apply with your CV.