Contract Manager

Avolon M&E; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor specializing in M&E services is seeking a Senior Site / Contract Manager for a high-profile hospital redevelopment project in Bournemouth. You will oversee on-site execution, manage M&E contract managers, and ensure project delivery meets quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a strong M&E background and proven site management experience, along with relevant qualifications. A competitive package will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive package

Autonomy on major projects

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior Site or Contract Manager, ideally with strong M&E bias.
• Experience in complex building / infrastructure projects, ideally healthcare or critical environments.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline delivery teams and coordinate multiple subcontract packages.
• Full conversance with Quality, HSQE, CDM regulations / compliance.
• Willingness to be based full time on site in Bournemouth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of the programme, coordinating with M&E contract managers.
• Act as the primary interface between site and senior management.
• Drive schedule, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure deliverables are completed to the required standard.
• Foster a collaborative site culture and maintain documentation standards.

Skills

Site management

Communication skills

Cost control

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical / Electrical

Job description

Senior Site / Contract Manager (M&E Focus)

Location: Bournemouth Hospital Project (Site-based)

Contract: Full time / Project Duration (with potential extension)

Reporting to: Project Director (Head Office)

Salary / Day Rate DOE

About the Project

You will join a high-profile hospital redevelopment in Bournemouth, working within a well-established specialist contractor team delivering Mechanical, Electrical, and Building (MEB) services. The role bridges the site delivery teams and the senior management / head office, driving the programme to successful, on-time completion.

Role Summary

You will act as the senior on-site contract manager, overseeing the execution of the programme, coordinating with existing M&E contract managers, and liaising with the head office Project Director. You will take ownership of delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and safety requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site delivery team, including mechanical, electrical and building contractors, to execute the programme per plan
• Act as the primary interface between the site and the Project Director / senior management
• Drive the schedule, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation plans
• Coordinate and manage M&E contract managers under your guidance
• Monitor progress, financial performance, and compliance (quality, health & safety, environmental)
• Ensure deliverables (handover, commissioning, snagging) are completed to the required standard
• Foster a collaborative site culture with clear communications and effective stakeholder management
• Ensure documentation, change control, site records, and reporting are maintained to a high standard

Candidate Requirements / Profile

• Proven track record as a Senior Site or Contract Manager, ideally with a strong M&E bias
• Experience in complex building / infrastructure projects, ideally healthcare or critical environments
• Ability to lead multi-discipline delivery teams and coordinate multiple subcontract packages
• Strong commercial awareness, cost control and programme management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills
• Fully conversant with Quality, HSQE, CDM regulations / compliance
• Competence in risk management, change control, and dealing with site challenges
• Degree / HNC / HND in Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical / Electrical or equivalent
• Willingness to be based full time on site in Bournemouth

What You ll Bring / What We Offer

• Responsibility and autonomy to drive a major project from mid-stage through to completion
• Exposure to senior management and strategic decision making
• A collaborative, safety-conscious working environment
• Competitive package (to be agreed)