Contracts Manager - Process Pipework and Plant

Carbon60; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm seeks a Contracts Manager for process pipework and plant installations in Birmingham and nationwide. Ideal candidates will have experience in food and beverage production environments, overseeing project delivery from start to finish. Responsibilities include managing project engineers, ensuring compliance with budget and quality standards, and developing key customer relationships. In return, a competitive salary of circa £70,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance, is offered.

Benefits

Company car / car allowance

Pension

Health care

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with process pipework and plant installations in a food and beverage environment.
• Strong planning and coordination skills for managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process pipework and plant installation projects across multiple sites.
• Manage project engineers and ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive all project phases from design to completion, including procurement and customer relationship management.

Skills

Project management

Process pipework expertise

Customer relationship management

Education

Manager/Supervisor status with relevant technical discipline

Job description

Contracts Manager - Process Pipework and Plant Installations

Stirchley, Birmingham and Nationwide

Full time permanent position - circa £70k plus car allowance.

This multi-national company offers in depth expertise in the key activities of electrical installation, mechanical & pipe work engineering and process control. Covering all the major industrial sectors, working directly with industrial clients or as partners of specialised contractors and major engineering firms. With the primary aim of meeting client's needs and optimising their industrial performance, the company builds on a broad range of expertise, substantial track record and extensive network. With that in mind, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager with process pipework and plant installation experience to join the company, supporting major mechanical installation projects across the UK from the company's regional office in Stirchley, Birmingham,B30 2JL.

Duties

As an experienced and qualified Contracts Manager, you will oversee process pipework and plant installation projects across food and beverage sites in the Midlands and South of England. Your primary responsibility will be managing three project engineers across eight sites, ensuring efficient planning, coordination, and execution of all projects - from initial marketing engagement through quotation, negotiation, delivery, cost control, invoicing, and final acceptance. This role involves identifying projects and tenders, driving successful delivery in line with scope, budget, quality standards, schedule, and completion requirements. You will manage all phases, including design, engineering, construction, handover, and commercial aspects. Additionally, you will be accountable for procurement, purchasing, and technical elements while developing key customer relationships through regular reviews of contract performance, understanding and managing needs and shortfalls.

About You

Ideally living in the West Midlands / Worcestershire / Warwickshire or within a short commutable distance of Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2JL.

Proven experience of working with and managing pipework and process plant installations within a food and beverage production environment is essential for this role.

Manager/Supervisor status with relevant technical discipline, experience and qualifications.

Interested?

In return for your expertise, you will receive a salary circa £70,000 plus a range of other benefits including company car / car allowance, pension, health care and bonus scheme.

Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.