Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A company specializing in engineering projects is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee process pipework and plant installation across the UK. Based in Stirchley, Birmingham, you'll lead project engineers, ensure project delivery, manage contract performance, and foster key client relationships in the food and beverage sector. This role offers a competitive salary of £70k plus car allowance, making it a fantastic opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with managing pipework and process plant installations within the food and beverage sector.
• Proven managerial/supervisory experience in relevant technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process pipework and plant installation projects across multiple sites.
• Manage project engineers and ensure efficient execution of all phases.
• Conduct regular reviews of contract performance and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Project management

Process pipework installation

Customer relationship management

Education

Relevant technical 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