M&E Contracts Manager

GH Engage Limited; Islington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor in London is seeking an experienced M&E Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-value projects (£10-30m) in commercial and residential sectors. This pivotal role offers a market-leading salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to engage with prestigious contractors. If you're ambitious and looking to progress in your career, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in M&E contracting environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities overseeing complex engineering projects.
• Proven ability to engage and manage senior-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of MEP schemes.
• Act as primary contact for main contractors and clients.
• Manage budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.
• Mentor and manage project teams for high performance.
• Monitor project risks and compliance.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client & Stakeholder Management

Commercial Oversight

Programme & Delivery

Team Leadership

Risk & Compliance

Reporting & Communication

Business Growth

Job description

Overview

Job Title: M&E Contracts Manager

Salary: Up to £120,000 plus package

Location: Central London (Zones 1&2)

Why Join?

Salaries on offer from up to £120,000 plus package. However, exceptions can be made to obtain the top talent. Play a key role in the delivery of projects valued from £10 - £30 million MEP. Projects in the commercial office, educational, residential & pharmaceutical sectors. All work is with tier one contractor such as MACE, McLaren, Multiplex & Sir Robert McAlpine. Join a business who are rapidly growing and experiencing high profits margins in the company history. Complex engineering projects with structured & extensive site teams.

Company Overview

A leading Tier One M&E contractor in London is seeking an experienced M&E Contracts Manager to take ownership of delivering multiple high-value projects (£10-30m MEP) across Zones 1 & 2.

You'll be overseeing 2-4 complex engineering schemes within the commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors, working in partnership with prestigious main contractors including Mace, McLaren, Multiplex, and Sir Robert McAlpine with overall leadership over circa £40 million worth of work.

This is a pivotal role for an ambitious manager from a Tier One M&E contracting background, offering the chance to deliver some of London's most exciting large-scale projects, whilst being on a market-leading salary and benefits package with a clear route to senior leadership as the business continues its rapid growth. If you're looking to progress your career with one of the UK's fastest-growing contractors, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Leadership - Lead the end-to-end delivery of 2-4 complex MEP schemes (£10-30m each) across commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors.
• Client & Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for Tier One main contractors (Mace, McLaren, Multiplex, Sir Robert McAlpine), consultants, and end clients, ensuring strong working relationships and repeat business.
• Commercial Oversight - Take ownership of budgets, cost plans, and forecasts, ensuring projects are delivered to agreed financial targets while maximising value.
• Programme & Delivery - Oversee project programmes, ensuring works are delivered on time, to specification, and in line with quality and safety standards.
• Team Leadership - Manage and mentor project teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and commercial staff, driving high performance and professional development.
• Risk & Compliance - Monitor and manage project risks, contractual obligations, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Reporting & Communication - Provide clear, accurate reporting to senior leadership on project progress, financial performance, and key risks/opportunities.
• Business Growth - Play a key role in supporting the contractor's continued growth, contributing to strategic goals and positioning for future senior leadership opportunities.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this role and other MEP opportunities, please contact Brandon Goatley at GH Engage