Contracts Manager

Construct Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Length of Service Reward Scheme

Job summary

Construct Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager for the Data Centre environment in London. The role focuses on managing multiple mechanical projects and smaller works within live data centre settings, with site-based work around the City of London.

You will sustain client relationships, coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, and drive projects from design through to commissioning and handover while maintaining governance and commercial discipline.

Qualifications

Strong mechanical contracts management experience within building/construction.
Experience in data centres or critical live environments.
Proven track record delivering multiple projects and packages concurrently.
End-to-end delivery from design to handover.
Strong commercial awareness including variations and programme impacts.
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Deliver multiple mechanical projects and small works across the data centre portfolio.
Maintain relationships with clients and act as the primary point of contact.
Coordinate with internal design, estimating and commercial teams and external consultants/subcontractors.
Manage project programmes, milestones and risks; chair project meetings.
Oversee commercial aspects including variations, delays and contractual risks with QS/Commercial teams.
Lead by example on HSEQ and project governance.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Data centre environments

Multi-project delivery

Client-facing

Subcontractor management

Job description

Contracts Manager - Data Centre Environment - Small Works

A well-established commercial contractor company is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Mechanical division, supporting an established portfolio of Data Centre clients in the City of London. This role focuses on managing multiple mechanical projects, smaller works packages and variations within live Data Centre environments. You'll work site-based working across the London area, be client-facing and commercially sharp, and responsible for delivery across the full project lifecycle.

We're looking for candidates with experience in small works, multi-project delivery and operational environments, rather than hyperscale project backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver multiple mechanical projects, smaller works packages and variations across the Data Centre portfolio.
Maintain strong relationships with clients and act as the key point of contact.
Coordinate with internal Design, Estimating and Commercial teams, plus external consultants and subcontractors.
Manage project programmes, milestones and risks; chair project meetings.
Maintain commercial oversight - manage variations, delays and contractual risks with the QS/Commercial team.
Lead by example on HSEQ and project governance.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong Mechanical Contracts Manager or Project Management experience within the building and construction industry.
Experience working within Data Centres, critical environments or similarly complex live environments.
Track record of managing multiple projects and packages concurrently.
End-to-end project delivery experience, from design/pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
Strong commercial awareness, including variations, programme impacts, contractual risk and working closely with QS/Commercial teams.
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and wider project teams.
Good understanding of JCT contracts, CDM requirements and project governance.

Benefits