Contracts Manager

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Main Contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager for Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC Projects. This office-based role involves overseeing multiple projects nationwide, ensuring technical delivery and compliance, with a salary up to £55,000 plus company car or allowance. Candidates should have experience in M&E contracting and be ready for UK-wide travel.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mechanical and electrical contracts.
• Strong background in HVAC projects required.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical, electrical, and HVAC fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Manage subcontractor coordination across MEP packages.
• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC expertise

Project management

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

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Job Title: Contracts Manager (Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC Projects)

Location: Office-Based with UK-Wide Travel

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance

My client is a dynamic Main Contractor specialising in fit-out, refurbishment, and building services across commercial, and specialist environments. With growing demand for Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC installations, they deliver projects ranging from £10K to £1.8M—with a typical project around £100K—involving complex building services integrations.

Role Overview

This Contracts Manager position plays a critical role in delivering building services-led projects alongside a Senior Contracts Manager. Ideal for someone experienced in M&E or HVAC contracting, you’ll oversee multiple projects nationally from mobilisation through to client handover—ensuring technical delivery, operational safety, and commercial success.

You’ll be site-active with a strong grasp of mechanical and electrical systems, and a commitment to maintaining programme and compliance standards. Travel across the UK is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver mechanical, electrical, and HVAC-focused fit-out and refurbishment projects from start to completion.

Manage subcontractor coordination across MEP packages to meet programme milestones and quality benchmarks.

Liaise with clients, consultants, site teams, and specialist suppliers to ensure seamless service integration.

Attend technical site meetings and inspections; resolve MEP-related installation issues.

Ensure full Health & Safety compliance with a strong focus on services installation (e.g. RAMS for M&E works, plant movement safety).

Monitor services commissioning and assist in testing, witnessing, and final certification.

Collaborate with Commercial and Estimating teams on MEP valuations, variations, and procurement decisions.

Champion value engineering in mechanical, electrical, and HVAC scopes.

What the Client Offers

A competitive salary up to £55,000.

Career progression into senior-level delivery or building services leadership roles.

A collaborative culture with real input into technical decision-making.

A varied and interesting project portfolio including building services installations for laboratories, commercial fit-outs, and bespoke environments.

If you would like to apply for the role, please email me a copy of your up to date CV.