Contract Manager

Engineering Direct Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee process pipework and plant installation projects across the UK, based in Stirchley, Birmingham. Candidates need proven experience in the food and beverage production sector, with a focus on managing multiple project engineers. This position offers a competitive annual salary of 70k plus a car allowance. Ideal candidates will have the technical background and live near Birmingham to ensure efficient project management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with pipework and process plant installations in food and beverage environments.
• Manager/Supervisor status with relevant experience.
• Living near Stirchley, Birmingham, or within commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process pipework and plant installation projects across multiple sites.
• Manage project engineers and coordinate efficient project execution.
• Develop customer relationships and review contract performance.

Skills

Project management

Process pipework knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Relevant technical discipline qualifications

Job description

IMMEDIATE START

Full time permanent position - annual salary 70k plus car allowance.

Our Client specialises in the key activities of electrical installation, mechanical & pipe work engineering and process control. Covering all the major industrial sectors, working directly with industrial clients or as partners of specialised contractors and major engineering firms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager with process pipework and plant installation experience to join the company, supporting major mechanical installation projects across the UK, while based in Stirchley, Birmingham,B30 2JL.

Duties

As an experienced and qualified Contracts Manager, you will oversee process pipework and plant installation projects across food and beverage sites in the Midlands and South of England.

Your primary responsibility will be managing three project engineers across eight sites, ensuring efficient planning, coordination, and execution of all projects - from initial marketing engagement through quotation, negotiation, delivery, cost control, invoicing, and final acceptance.

This role involves identifying projects and tenders, driving successful delivery in line with scope, budget, quality standards, schedule, and completion requirements. You will manage all phases, including design, engineering, construction, handover, and commercial aspects.

You will also be accountable for procurement, purchasing, and technical elements while developing key customer relationships through regular reviews of contract performance, understanding and managing needs and shortfalls.

Requirements

Preferably, you will ideally be living in the areas of West Midlands / Worcestershire / Warwickshire or within a short commutable distance of Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2JL.

Proven experience of working with and managing pipework and process plant installations within a food and beverage production environment is essential for this role.

Manager/Supervisor status with relevant technical discipline, experience and qualifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well established Company. If this is of interest to you, please call Cathy on (phone number removed) and send your CV in.