CONTRACT MANAGER Reports To The CONTRACT MANAGER will report to the Operations Manager. Salary: TBC Overview For over two decades, Grove Mechanical Services has delivered specialist mechanical solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Our experience spans a wide range of sectors, where we have built a reputation for providing high-quality mechanical installation, maintenance, and compliance services tailored to the needs of every client. Built on our core values of professionalism, collaboration, and integrity, Grove Mechanical Services is more than a contractor we are a trusted partner in ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable environments. As a growing company with an expanding presence across Europe, we are entering an exciting new chapter. With ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond, we are seeking talented professionals to join our team and play a vital role in shaping our future success. Job Overview To coordinate and oversee the financial monitoring and control of the contract, ensuring Health, Safety, Environment and Quality compliance is maintained and the companys procedures and objectives are achieved. Responsibilities and Duties Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team Ensure a commercial plan and end of project forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out, and lookahead programs are in place Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project. Set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, ensuring all subcontractors follow Groves procedures and processes Build and maintain relationships with both the client and other related trades Oversee and ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake senior manager site inspections, ensuring that audits and reports are produced, liaising with t Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience Experience of managing projects within the mechanical contracts environment Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, program and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting. Educated as a minimum to NVQ Level 4 Mechanical Engineering (Plumbing & Heating) SMSTS/SSSTS CSCS /CSR/ Skills card Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for several multi-discipline projects Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff Problem solving skills and analytical thinking Desirable CEng MICE, or equivalent NEBOSH construction certificate Desirable HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent) Key Contacts Grove Commercial Manager Grove Operations Director Client Contract Manager Grove / Client Contract H&S representative Site Manager IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Appointed Contract Manager will discuss all elements of the role brief with the appointee on appointment and after six months, recognising that some elements may need changing. The above is provided for guidance, is not contractual, and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have.