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.