Contract Director

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Mechanical and Electrical Contractor in the South West is seeking a Contracts Director to oversee operations and drive business growth. This role involves managing teams, ensuring project delivery, and representing the company at events. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in M&E contracting and a strong desire to advance their career. A comprehensive benefits package and support from senior leadership are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support from Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role in M&E contracting.
• Strong technical understanding & knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts managers and site staff, commercial team, and admin resource.
• Lead on business development and represent the company at network events.
• Manage projects from tendering to successful delivery.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication

Business Development

Team Management

Technical Understanding

Education

HND/HNC in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a business?

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and reputable Mechanical and Electrical Contractor, who have been operating across the South West for over 30 years and are now looking to expand their operations further.

Delivering M & E works across a variety of sectors including education, commercial, healthcare and industrial, they offer their clients a wealth of technical knowledge, range of services and collaborative approach. Enjoying high volumes of repeat business, this opportunity will build on an already successful business.

The Role

Due to their strategic growth and succession plan, this is a brand-new opportunity has been created to appoint a Contracts Director.

As part of the senior management team, you will oversee the contracts managers and site staff, commercial team and admin resource.

You will lead on business development, representing the company at network events, spearheading growth, new business and raising the company profile.

You will have responsibility for projects from the tendering process to successful delivery including client liaison, programming and the successful delivery of contracts.

An experienced manager, you will be tasked with growing and developing your team.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mechanical and Electrical contracting, proven experience in a management role and now looking to take their career to the next level and into a Director role.

Skills and experience required:

• Min level HND/HNC in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
• Strong technical understanding & knowledge
• Previous experience of managing teams and business units
• High regard for Health & Safety and quality of workmanship
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Confident in a client facing role, representing the company at events and winning new business
• Driven and ambitious with a desire to grow the team and business

The company is offering an incredible opportunity to be a key part of their strategic growth plan, taking the business and your career to the next level.

The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, great working environment and support from the Senior Leadership Team.