Contracts Manager (Mechanical Bias)
Application Deadline: 12 February 2026
Department: Contracts
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Mallusk
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Description
Team Overview: The Contracts department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on‑site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem‑solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
Role Overview: We are currently seeking a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual who can manage, develop, delegate work accordingly whilst supporting project teams on progress and advancements. The successful candidate would be working in conjunction with an established commercial project management team and alongside our in‑house M&E design team, who operate with the latest Revit, AutoCAD & MEP 3D design packages.
The majority of our projects are currently based throughout NI & ROI and are predominantly within the commercial sector; these projects include general mechanical and electrical installation works and various construction activities. With this being the case, relevant experience within the MEP sector would be beneficial but not essential.
Job Title: Contracts Manager (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Mallusk
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to: Operations Manager
What You’ll be Doing
Responsible for leading and developing project delivery teams to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely project delivery, while maintaining strong client relationships through regular meetings and site engagement. The role oversees project planning and readiness (including drawings, specifications, orders, templates, plant, and equipment), resource forecasting, subcontractor vetting and management, and cost control in collaboration with commercial and operations teams. Key duties include forecasting and tracking project spend, managing labour and subcontractor requirements, supporting valuations, variations, and claims, chairing regular internal project meetings, reporting progress to clients, and contributing to company-wide performance reviews. The role also ensures compliance with budgets, programmes, and safety standards, supports team development, and oversees completion activities such as O&M manuals, as‑built drawings, and certification.
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