Contract Manager

Bridge Recruitment; Bromley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Recruitment in the South East London / Kent area seeks an experienced M&E Contracts Manager for an immediate start to oversee a portfolio of mechanical and electrical maintenance contracts. The role is client-facing and focuses on operational and commercial performance across multiple sites.

You will manage engineers, subcontractors and customer relationships, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. A driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing M&E or building services maintenance contracts.
• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Good commercial awareness and contract profitability understanding.
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance environments.
• Strong health and safety awareness in building services.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of mechanical and electrical maintenance contracts.
• Oversee PPM, reactive maintenance and additional works.
• Manage mobile engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor contract budgets, costs, margins and profitability.
• Review engineer reports and progress remedial works.
• Support quotations and identify opportunities for additional works.
• Ensure contractual KPIs and service levels are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance.
• Act as a senior point of escalation for operational issues.
• Support new contract mobilisation and site onboarding.
• Work with internal scheduling, finance and operations teams.

Skills

M&E contracts management

Client relationship management

Budget monitoring

Health & safety

Education

Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background

Job description

Role: M&E Contracts Manager - Immediate Start

Salary: £50-60K Plus vehicle / allowance & excellent benefits

Job Status: Full Time/ Permanent

Location: South East London / Kent

Vacancy Reference: VR/05471

Role Description:

We are recruiting on behalf of an established building services contractor looking to appoint an experienced M&E Contracts Manager for an immediate start, overseeing a portfolio of mechanical and electrical maintenance contracts across the South East and Kent.

This is a client-facing position with responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of multiple contracts. You will manage engineers, subcontractors and customer relationships while ensuring planned and reactive maintenance services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Role:

As M&E Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of mechanical and electrical maintenance contracts
• Overseeing PPM, reactive maintenance, and additional works
• Managing mobile engineers and specialist subcontractors
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Monitoring contract budgets, costs, margins, and overall profitability
• Reviewing engineer reports and progressing remedial works
• Supporting quotations and identifying opportunities for additional works
• Ensuring contractual KPIs and service levels are achieved
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and compliance
• Managing operational issues and acting as a senior point of escalation
• Supporting new contract mobilisation and site onboarding
• Working closely with internal scheduling, finance, and operational teams

About You

You should have:

• Previous experience managing M&E or building services maintenance contracts
• A mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of contract profitability
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance environments
• A good understanding of health and safety within building services
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced M&E Contracts Manager looking to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of maintenance contracts across the South East and Kent.