Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager Office Based - Essex £80,000-£95,000 Travel Bonus An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager to join a well-established and growing M&E contractor. This is an office-based role in Essex, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical building services projects across London and the South East, with a clear progression route towards a Director-level position. The Role This is a senior, pivotal position requiring strong technical mechanical knowledge, commercial awareness, and the ability to contribute to and manage mechanical design. You will take ownership of multiple projects from pre-construction through delivery and handover, working closely with senior leadership to ensure both technical excellence and commercial performance. You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, supporting business growth, and mentoring project teams, while positioning yourself for future advancement into a director role. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all mechanical elements across multiple projects. Provide technical leadership, including involvement in mechanical design development and review. Manage projects from pre-construction, design coordination, procurement, and installation through to commissioning and handover. Maintain strong commercial control, including cost management, variations, and value engineering. Ensure compliance with programme, quality, and health & safety standards. Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractors. Support senior management with strategic, operational, and commercial input. What's on Offer £80,000-£95,000 per annum plus travel expenses. Annual bonus scheme. Office-based role in Essex with senior leadership exposure. Clear progression pathway into a Director-level position. Involvement in high-value commercial and large-scale mechanical projects. A collaborative, forward-thinking working environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior mechanical professional looking to step into a long-term leadership role, influence project delivery at a strategic level, and progress into the upper management structure of a growing business