Mechanical Contracts Manager

RGB Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Long-term career progression

Job summary

RGB Recruitment seeks a Mechanical Contracts Manager for Devon Exeter / Plymouth projects to lead delivery of mechanical contracts from award to handover, ensuring safety, schedule and quality across Defence, Education and Healthcare sectors.

You will manage site teams, procurement, and client relationships on projects typically 2m+ in value, with a focus on delivering on time and within budget. SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering M&E or mechanical projects valued at 2m+.
• Experience within Defence, Education, Healthcare or similar commercial sectors.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong programme management, procurement and coordination experience.
• Good understanding of JCT and Design & Build contracts.
• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS cards in date.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover.
• Leading and coordinating site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Programme management and progress monitoring.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing commercial and operational performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Working closely with project teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Delivering projects under JCT and Design & Build contracts.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Procurement

Coordination

IT skills

Leadership

JCT contracts knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Mechanical Contracts Manager

Devon Exeter / Plymouth Projects

65,000 - 75,000 + Package

A well-established and growing M&E contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join its South West team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a strong pipeline of work across the Defence, Education and Healthcare sectors. Projects typically range from 2m+ in value, and you will be responsible for either leading a major project or overseeing a number of smaller schemes concurrently.

The Role

You will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical projects from contract award through to completion and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover.
• Leading and coordinating site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Programme management and progress monitoring.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing commercial and operational performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Working closely with project teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Delivering projects under JCT and Design & Build contracts.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Mechanical Contracts Managers or ambitious Mechanical Project Managers looking to step into a Contracts Manager position.

You will have:

• A strong mechanical engineering background with proven project delivery experience.
• Experience delivering M&E or mechanical projects valued at 2m+.
• Previous experience within Defence, Education, Healthcare or similar commercial sectors.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong programme management, procurement and coordination experience.
• Good understanding of JCT and Design & Build contracts.
• Strong IT skills and a proactive, forward-thinking approach.
• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS cards in date.
• The ability to lead teams and drive projects through to successful completion.

Package

• 65,000 - 75,000 salary
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced family benefits
• Long-term career progression with a growing regional contractor

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically biased project professional looking to join a progressive business with a strong reputation and an impressive pipeline of work across the South West.