Contracts Manager & Ductwork Ventilation

Avolon M&E; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist ductwork contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee projects across the South and South East of England. The role offers autonomy with responsibilities including managing contracts from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in ductwork systems and experience managing multiple projects. A competitive salary of £60,000 is offered, with options for subcontractor arrangements.

Benefits

Car, fuel, or expenses package

Long-term stable workload

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in ductwork or HVAC.
• Strong technical knowledge of ductwork systems.
• Organised and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage ductwork packages from contract award to completion.
• Handle cost control and budget management.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time.

Skills

Contracts management

Ductwork and ventilation knowledge

Cost control

Project programming

Client liaison

Job description

Contracts Manager – Ductwork & Ventilation

Salary: c. £60,000 basic (PAYE) | Subcontractor option considered

Location: South & South East

Avolon M&E are partnered with a specialist ductwork contractor delivering ventilation and HVAC ductwork packages across the South and South East. Due to continued workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects across a defined regional patch.

Areas Covered

• Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and South London.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing ductwork-only packages from contract award through to completion. Typical projects include care homes, residential developments and commercial offices, with values ranging from £100k - £400k. The role is autonomous and suits someone comfortable managing their own diary. You may be on one site one day and two the next.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking projects from start-up through to final account
• Cost control and budget management
• Programming and ensuring works are delivered on time
• Coordinating site teams and subcontract labour
• Client and main contractor liaison
• Managing variations and commercial aspects of the contract
• Ensuring quality, health & safety, and programme compliance

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Project Manager) within ductwork, ventilation or HVAC
• Strong technical knowledge of ductwork systems and ventilation
• Comfortable running multiple projects simultaneously
• Commercially aware and confident managing costs and programmes
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload
• Happy working across a regional patch with regular site visits

Package

• £60,000 basic salary (PAYE)
• Subcontractor/freelance option considered
• Car, fuel or expenses package open for discussion
• Long-term, stable workload with a specialist contractor
• Supportive, experienced management team and established site labour network

This role would suit an experienced Contracts Manager who enjoys autonomy, variety, and working with a specialist contractor focused solely on ductwork delivery.