ME manager

Fawkes & Reece; Kinson; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected M&E contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced MEP Contracts Manager to oversee multiple mechanical building services projects. You will be responsible for the operational, technical, and commercial aspects of the projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget. The role requires strong leadership and technical skills, as well as a proven track record in delivering projects ranging from £100k to £5m. A competitive salary package is offered, complemented by a car allowance and other benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a MEP Contracts Manager or similar.
• Proven track record delivering projects between £100k and £5m.
• Excellent technical understanding of mechanical services.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project life cycle from design to delivery.
• Report weekly to the Operations Director.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Cost control awareness

Job description

MEP Contracts Manager

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + car allowance, plus an excellent benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Contracts Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, or a strong Mechanical Project Manager ready to step up, to join a respected, family‑run M&E building services contractor delivering projects across the commercial, office fit‑out, healthcare, education, industrial and public‑sector markets.

The business is well established, steadily growing, and is widely recognised for delivering high‑quality mechanical and electrical building services projects typically ranging from £100k to £5 m in value.

They offer a modern , innovative working culture, and have a strong project pipeline, and work with respected tier 1 and tier 2 contractors across the Dorset Hampshire and Wiltshire areas.

The Role

As MEP Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational, technical and commercial performance of multiple mechanical building services projects, ensuring successful delivery from pre‑construction through to handover.

You will lead mechanical project teams, manage client relationships, coordinate design and technical information, and ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Director you will be responsible for:

• Full management of project life cycle responsibility from design and pre‑construction to delivery and handover
• Weekly reporting to the Operations Director
• Supporting, developing and motivating site teams and project engineers
• Ensuring compliance with company standards, processes and expectations
• Driving project performance to achieve Perfect Delivery
• Reviewing mechanical / Electrical packages, drawings, specifications and contract documents
• Managing external designers and mechanical consultants
• Overseeing technical submittals and approval processes
• Managing RFIs, drawing registers and technical documentation
• Ensuring coordinated working drawings and plant schedules are produced to the required standard
• Managing variations, valuations and commercial reporting
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining positive cash flow
• Monitoring site safety performance and supporting continuous improvement
• Acting as the key point of contact for project delivery
• Attending progress meetings, design coordination workshops and life cycle reviews
• Ensuring excellent communication and customer satisfaction at all stages

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong experience as a MEP Contracts Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, or a capable Mechanical Project Manager ready to step up
• Proven track record delivering mechanical building services projects in the region of £100k and £5m
• Excellent technical understanding of mechanical services: heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic services, plant, pipework and mechanical systems
• Experience across both design & build and pre‑designed mechanical projects
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Good commercial awareness, especially around variations, procurement and cost control

This role will suit someone who takes ownership, leads from the front, and is confident managing mechanical projects to a high standard.

Remuneration Package

• £75,000 - £85,000 basic salary (dependent on experience) + car allowance. Company bonus scheme.

For more information and to be considered for this exciting opportunity on this contract please contact Bill Pugh on 02380 682 662 or send your CV to bpugh@fr‑group.co.uk