Contracts Manager M&E Maintenance

White Recruitment Construction; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC maintenance services across various commercial and industrial clients. The successful candidate will manage multiple contracts, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and fostering strong client relationships. Strong background in M&E and HVAC systems, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills, is essential. This position offers a competitive salary, gross profit bonus, and genuine progression opportunities within a growing business.

Benefits

Gross profit bonus

Car allowance

28 days holiday

Organic progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Contracts Management within an M&E or HVAC maintenance environment.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of multiple maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
• Act as primary client contact, building relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Monitor contract financials including budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Contracts Management

Technical understanding of M&E and HVAC systems

Client management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Contract budget management

Health & safety standards knowledge

Ability to manage multiple contracts

Job description

Contracts Manager M&E Maintenance

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC maintenance services across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial clients. This position plays a key role in ensuring all contracted works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual, financial, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end performance of multiple maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs

• Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring high customer satisfaction

• Oversee PPM, reactive maintenance, and minor project delivery across M&E and HVAC disciplines

• Monitor contract financials, including budgeting, forecasting, margin control, and reporting

• Lead and support engineering teams, including scheduling, resource allocation, and subcontractor management

• Ensure all works comply with statutory requirements, H&S legislation, and company procedures

• Conduct site audits, contract reviews, and performance meetings

• Identify opportunities for contract growth, additional works, and service improvements

• Prepare reports, proposals, and necessary documentation

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or similar role) within an M&E or HVAC maintenance environment

• Strong technical understanding of M&E and HVAC systems

• Excellent communication, client management, and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple contracts and teams in a fast-paced environment

• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing contract budgets

• Knowledge of compliance requirements and health & safety standards

• Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

• Salary £50,000-£75,000 (DOE)

• Gross profit bonus – typically £10,000

• £6,000 car allowance

• 28 days holiday + Christmas shutdown + bank holidays

• Genuine organic progression within a growing business