Contract Manager

Mane Contract Services; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment specialist is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their client’s team in the UK. The role involves overseeing mechanical packages across various high-specification projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and delivering on time and within budget. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on leadership and project execution skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Contracts Manager or Project Manager role.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on high-end fit-out projects.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of mechanical services from tender stage to client handover.
• Coordinate closely with project managers and subcontractors.
• Ensure technical compliance of mechanical installations with project specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Navisworks

Job description

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Principal Account Manager @ Mane Contract Services | Global Recruitment Specialist

Mane are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Mechanical Contracts Manager to join our client’s expanding delivery team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the management, coordination, and execution of mechanical packages across a range of high-specification Commercial, Industrial, and Banking fit-out projects. This is a key role requiring strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness to ensure successful project delivery from pre-construction through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of mechanical services from tender stage through construction to commissioning and client handover.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of project objectives.
• Lead subcontractor selection, procurement, and management, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, programme, and budget.
• Monitor and control project costs, change management, and reporting in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Ensure technical compliance of mechanical installations with project specifications, industry standards, and statutory regulations.
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews, and coordination workshops.
• Ensure timely production of RAMS, commissioning plans, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation.
• Maintain a focus on health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance throughout project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and programme efficiencies where possible.
• Contribute to project planning and resourcing to meet key delivery milestones.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or time-served with strong project delivery track record).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role with a mechanical contractor or building services firm.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on Commercial, Industrial, or high-end fit-out projects.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, public health services, BMS, and mechanical compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant UK building regulations, CIBSE guides, and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools; knowledge of Navisworks or design review software beneficial.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

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