Overview: The Senior M&E Contracts Manager is responsible for establishing, leading and delivering electrical contracts to achieve profitable, on-programme and high-quality outcomes. The role requires effective leadership of installation teams, robust client and supply-chain management, and full adherence to company procedures, safety standards and contractual obligations. Reporting to the Contracts Director, the Senior M&E Contracts Manager plays a key role in project planning, financial control, delivery, handover and post-completion support. Duties: Pre-construction - Client Liaison - Programming/sequencing - Produce and deliver against Procurement Schedules - Assist with production of purchasing targets and financial tracker - To work either in isolation or in conjunction with the Managing Surveyor to identify any potential Variations throughout the pre-construction and construction period - Consider project logistics and produce project management plans - Establish project labour strategy and resource plans - Attend Contract Review Meetings throughout Pre-construction and Construction period - Attend Design Meetings internally and externally - Ensure early supply chain engagement - Establish all necessary operational plans to satisfy client requirements including but no limited to quality and health and safety - Provide estimating support/backup Short-Term Planning & Monitoring: - Agree contract and labour programmes with the Directors - Monitor progress of the projects and update programme accordingly and communicate programme and subsequent changes to all affected parties - Intervene and agree action plans to recover delays where possible - Ensure timely request for the delivery of all information that is on the programme critical path - Identify variations to contract that may impact the programme Procurement: - Develop relationship with suppliers and arrange discounts / contract support etc - Arrange for the timely delivery of materials - Company ordering procedure must be adhered to - When sub-contractors are needed - ensure enquiries and/or tender packages are sent to sub-contractors and suppliers so that orders can be placed in time to meet the programme - Sub-contractors must provide a completed PQQ and be fully approved before sub-contract orders can be placed Finance: - Ensure all variations are submitted on time with all supporting paperwork - Ensure all orders are entered on the Contract Order Book - Use financial tracking system - Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts for each project - Prepare Financial Tracker for review every month - Ensure weekly reporting of labour activity on site - Ensure all in-coming invoices or applications for payment from suppliers and sub-contractors are checked and signed off to release payment on time - Ensure all time-sheets and expense claims are checked and signed off on time - Compile, submit and negotiate agreement of the contract final account Client Relations & Liaison: - Attend Project Launch meeting when project is ready for handover - Arrange our banners/site boards to be displayed wherever possible - Represent the company at site meetings - Take and distribute meeting minutes when it is agreed it is the Company's responsibility to do so - Maintain a flow of timely information to the client with regard to progress and cost - Obtain agreement to variations - Justify and obtain formal agreement of unavoidable delays to avoid penalty clause claims - Resolve any client-related issues or disputes referred by Site Managers - Receive client instructions and communicate them to all affected personnel - Arrange commissioning and ensure paperwork is correct - Where required, ensure MCS Registration is completed on time for the application of the Feed-in Tariff or Renewable Heat Incentive - Where required, provide assistance to client/end user in applying for the Feed-in Tariff or Renewable Heat Incentive - On completion and handover, oversee the compilation of the O&M Manual for the contract containing all relevant information, user instructions and guarantees and arrange for its delivery to the client in the requested format - On successful completion, request testimonials where possible - Take photographs of completed projects for marketing purposes - Assist the Directors in arranging and hosting promotional events and corporate entertainment Operations and Workforce Management: - Monitor organisation and methods to ensure maximum efficiency - Set common operational standards throughout sites - Ensure that an adequate workforce is available to enable the completion of contract to programme, whilst minimising payroll costs - Hold regular progress review meetings and review labour requirements - Ensure all personnel recruitment and induction procedures are completed to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, eg Right to Work, Inland Revenue Construction Industry Scheme, Health & Safety at Work etc. - Liaise with sub-contracted trades to ensure good relations are maintained and our performance requirements are clearly communicated - Review sub-contractor performance on completion of contracts, giving feedback to Directors where appropriate - To provide mentoring and support for less experienced CM's, either project specific or general guidance Quality Control and Compliance: - Monitor methods and output to ensure that the required quality standards are achieved at minimum cost and that the requirement for snagging is minimised - Agree snagging list with client - Communicate snagging list to all affected parties, monitor for timely completion and obtain client sign-off - Monitor contract to ensure compliance with Building Regs and any other prevailing legislation as well as current MCS Standards where applicable Health & Safety Compliance: - Ensure RAMs are adequate and signed by every member of the installation teams and a signed copy is kept in the Office Contract H&S File. Monitor and update the RAMS throughout the project and ensure that all operatives sign each time there is an amendment - Attend regular RISC (Review and Instigate Safety & Care) Meetings to discuss health & safety and environmental matters with Directors and other Contract Managers - Monitor site practices and routines to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including the Company H&S Policy, to minimise the likelihood of accidents - Ensure training needs are identified and request additional training as necessary General: - Carry out such other duties as are consistent with the job-holders knowledge and skills and are necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts or for attainment of the goals of the business - Support the development of the business into other sectors Person Specification Qualifications & Professional Requirements: - NVQ Level 3 minimum requirement, Level 6 preferable or equivalent electrical qualification (essential) - Approved Electrician status (Essential) - SMSTS (Essential) - Relevant H&S training such as IOSH Managing Safely (advantageous) - Full UK driving licence (essential) Experience: - Experience managing M&E/electrical contracts from pre-construction to handover - Proven record of commercial and financial control of projects - Strong history of client liaison and stakeholder management - Experience managing site teams and subcontractors - Ability to monitor programmes, recover delays and meet project milestones - Experience preparing and negotiating variations and final accounts - Knowledge of MCS, FIT and RHI processes (desirable) Technical Skills: - Strong understanding of electrical installation principles and regulations - Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications - Competent in project scheduling, procurement and resource planning - Proficient with project management and financial tracking tools - Solid understanding of RAMS requirements and H&S legislation Behavioural Competencies - Leadership: Able to motivate and lead teams, providing clear guidance and decision-making. - Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clients, suppliers and internal teams. - Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to resolving programme, technical and financial issues. - Organisation: High level of planning, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects. - Commercial Awareness: Strong understanding of cost control, profitability and financial risk. - Relationship Management: Builds positive relationships with clients and supply chain. - Resilience: Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing project conditions. - Professionalism: Represents the company with integrity and a customer-focused ethos.