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