Mechanical Contracts Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Contracts Manager
Location: Guildford (South East projects)
Salary: £70K per annum + £5K car allowance + benefits

The Role:

• Responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical and HVAC projects from inception to completion
• Reporting directly to senior management
• Full responsibility for principal contractor project delivery across multiple sectors
• Projects include commercial buildings, hospitals, universities, and educational facilities
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycle

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end delivery of mechanical and HVAC contracts
• Production of pre-construction information and technical submissions
• Management of subcontractors, engineers, and site teams
• Health & Safety management and full site compliance
• Preparation and review of RAMS, surveys, and site inspections
• Monitoring project progress, reporting, and risk management
• Budget control, cost tracking, and financial reporting

The Company:

• Established M&E contractor with over 55 years’ experience
• Delivering mechanical and electrical projects across London and the South East
• Current turnover circa £20M per annum
• Role created due to continued business growth and increased demand

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Mechanical Project Manager or Contracts Manager role
• Strong background in HVAC, M&E, or building services projects
• Experience working for a principal contractor
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Strong commercial awareness and project delivery focus
• Based in Guildford, London, or surrounding South East areas
• Willing to travel to sites as required

What You’ll Get:

• £70K per annum salary
• £5K car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Long-term career progression within a growing business