Contracts Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A principal contractor specializing in high-security construction projects is seeking a Contracts Manager for their Chichester office. This role involves overseeing complex M&E services on UK and international projects. You will coordinate with subcontractors and project managers while ensuring quality compliance, ultimately delivering secure refurbishments and bespoke builds. This opportunity offers career progression, international exposure, and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Sponsorship for professional qualifications and training

EV car scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Travel expenses covered

22 days holiday + bank holidays

37.5-hour working week (Monday - Friday)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Building Services Manager or M&E Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building services integration.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of mechanical and electrical building services across secure projects.
• Coordinate M&E subcontractors, procurement schedules, and project timelines.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure technical compliance with design.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Our client, a growing and forward-thinking principal contractor specialising in high-security construction projects, is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their expanding team. Operating across London and the Home Counties with a head office in Chichester, they deliver secure refurbishments, complex MEP projects, and bespoke new builds up to £10M+. With a strong order book, a trusted client base, and national and international coverage, they offer a career-defining opportunity to work on some of the UK's most sensitive schemes.

This role will involve regular travel across live sites in London and the South East, with around 20-30% of your time spent at the Chichester head office. There may also be opportunities for overseas travel to regions including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa depending on project requirements. You'll be responsible for coordinating M&E services across complex schemes, overseeing procurement, delivery, and commissioning.

Contracts Manager Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 DOE
* £5,000 Car Allowance
* Private medical insurance
* Bonus scheme
* Sponsorship for professional qualifications and training
* EV car scheme
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Travel expenses covered
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays
* 37.5-hour working week (Monday - Friday)

Contracts Manager Job Overview
* Oversee the delivery of mechanical and electrical building services on secure UK and international projects
* Coordinate M&E subcontractors, procurement schedules, and project timelines
* Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and external consultants
* Monitor installation quality and ensure technical compliance with design and specifications
* Assist in commissioning, snagging, and handover processes
* Attend key site, design, and coordination meetings
* Identify and manage project risks and opportunities through value engineering
* Maintain communication with all stakeholders and ensure seamless service integration

Contracts Manager Job Requirements
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Building Services Manager or M&E Project Manager
* Mechanical bias is preferred but not essential
* Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building services integration
* Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Engineering, or Construction Management
* Excellent coordination and communication skills
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and potentially overseas

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly specialised contractor delivering some of the most secure and technically challenging projects in the UK and abroad. You'll benefit from a strong team culture, career progression opportunities, and exposure to unique international work environments.

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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