Mechanical Contracts Manager in Bath

Contracts Manager

£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

A well-established specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware construction professional to take ownership of a portfolio of projects, managing them from contract award through to successful completion and handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering multiple projects simultaneously, typically ranging from £50,000 to £2 million in value, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role is predominantly focused on high-end domestic projects, including large private residences, estates, and outbuildings, while also encompassing a variety of commercial projects such as schools, hospitals, churches, and other public buildings. 

The Role

The Contracts Manager will be accountable for managing a portfolio of live projects with a combined value of approximately £1.5 million to £2 million at any one time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from pre-construction handover through to final completion and client handover.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in line with programme requirements.
• Managing site-based engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Overseeing procurement activities, labour allocation, and resource planning.
• Driving Health & Safety compliance across all projects.
• Managing project finances, cost control, reporting, and profitability.
• Working closely with the in-house design team to support design development and project delivery.
• Identifying, pricing, and managing variations and scope changes.
• Monitoring project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Carrying out regular site visits across projects located within approximately 50-60 miles of the office.
• Ensuring high standards of quality and customer satisfaction throughout project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager within the construction, mechanical, building services, or specialist contracting sectors.
• A strong track record of delivering projects from inception through to completion.
• Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and commitment to best practice.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with project reporting and contract administration.

Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Laptop
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Enrolment after 3 Months Service
• Long Service Awards

If interested, please APPLY immediately or call James Grant at Hampshire Recruitment Group.