Contracts Manager

Konker Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project engineering and construction services company is seeking an experienced HVAC Contracts Manager. The role involves managing complex HVAC installation projects in Surrey and requires strong commercial and operational responsibility, with excellent benefits including a competitive salary and car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Overtime

Progression opportunities

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing mechanical installation projects.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Eligibility for SC or DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of multiple contracts from pre-construction to completion.
• Monitor budgets and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Manage direct labour, subcontractors, and project teams.

Skills

Project Management

HVAC Systems Knowledge

Cost Forecasting

Risk Management

Education

ONC, HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Construction

Job description

HVAC Contracts Manager

Surrey

Up to GBP75,000 + car allowance +overtime + progression + company benefits + full-time permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading project engineering and construction services company, delivering high spec mechanical and electrical installations across business-critical environments.

This is an opportunity to drive complex HVAC projects from start to finish, with autonomy and real ownership.

Working within the Projects Division, you ll take full commercial and operational responsibility for a portfolio of contracts. These include HVAC installation projects involving chillers, air handling units, and pipework systems so proven experience in delivering mechanical packages of this kind is essential.
Based around Surrey and occasionally Gloucester this role requires travel to sites ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with both statutory and client-specific standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the full lifecycle of multiple contracts from pre-construction through to completion and final handover
Oversee and be involved in HVAC installation works including chillers, AHUs, ductwork, and mechanical plant systems
Manage direct labour, subcontractors, supply chain, and project teams to ensure successful, cost-effective delivery
Monitor budgets, cost forecasting, gross margins, and risk to ensure strong commercial performance
Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and documented to legal and industry standards
Support strategic business growth by contributing to bid processes, change control, and revenue development

The Person
Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Construction (ONC, HND or Degree)
Proven experience managing mechanical installation projects in a Contracts Manager or similar capacity / knowledge of HVAC systems and commercial fit-out standards
Full UK driving license and willingness to travel between regional sites
SC or DV clearance eligibility

For further information contact Hannah Wade at Konker Group.

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