Mechanical Contracts Manager

Raven Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full company benefits package

Job summary

Raven Search is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager responsible for delivering mechanical contracts from mobilisation through handover. You will lead directly employed operatives and subcontractors while coordinating with clients, main contractors and design teams across multiple concurrent projects.

The role requires strong programme management, commercial awareness and a proven track record in mechanical contracting within the North West market. Excellent stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical contracting, with end-to-end contract delivery.
• Experience delivering multiple projects across sectors.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of mechanical contract delivery from mobilisation to handover.
• Manage directly employed mechanical operatives, site supervisors and subcontractors.
• Act as primary contact for clients, main contractors and design teams.
• Produce and manage programmes, identify risks early and coordinate solutions.
• Overseeing procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Manage change, track variations and maintain commercial records.
• Ensure installations meet quality standards and current regulations.
• Attend progress meetings and represent the business professionally.
• Support handover and commissioning activity, including O&M documentation.

Skills

Programme management

Subcontract administration

Client-facing communication

Contract management

Budget/cost control

Education

SMSTS qualification

Mechanical qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The Opportunity

If you're a Mechanical Contracts Manager looking for a role with a business that is genuinely growing, has a strong project pipeline and backs its delivery teams with proper support, this is worth a conversation.Our client is an M&E building services contractor based in Liverpool, with over 20 years in the industry and a client list that includes some of the North West's most active main contractors and developers. They work across new build, refurbishment and fit out, with projects ranging from mid-size schemes through to high-value residential and mixed-use developments across Merseyside, Greater Manchester and beyond.This is a permanent appointment in which you'll take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical contracts from award through to handover. It's a role with real ownership, working alongside a capable team in a business that has earned its reputation through consistent delivery and strong client relationships.

About the Business

Our client has been operating for over two decades and has built a strong position in the North West M&E market. Their portfolio spans residential, healthcare, education, commercial and extra care sectors, with a client base that includes well-known names across the main contractor and developer space. Their repeat business rate reflects the quality of their work and the way they manage client relationships.They offer a full MEP design, coordination and installation service, with an in-house design team capable of producing detailed engineering solutions across a range of project types. Based in Merseyside with excellent motorway access, they are well positioned to work across the wider North West region.The workforce is stable and experienced, with many long-serving staff at all levels. This is a business that looks after its people, invests in the right resources and has the pipeline to sustain continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking full ownership of mechanical contract delivery from mobilisation through to final account and handover
• Managing directly employed mechanical operatives, site supervisors and specialist subcontractors across concurrent projects
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, main contractors and design teams throughout delivery
• Producing and managing project programmes, identifying risks early and coordinating solutions with the wider team
• Overseeing procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages in line with programme and budget requirements
• Managing change, tracking variations and maintaining accurate commercial records throughout
• Ensuring mechanical installations are delivered to the required quality standard, in line with specifications and current regulations
• Attending progress meetings and representing the business professionally at client and consultant level
• Supporting handover and commissioning activity, including O&M documentation and defect resolution

What We're Looking For

• A solid background in mechanical contracting, with experience managing contracts from start to finish at Contracts Manager level
• Comfortable running multiple projects simultaneously across a range of sectors and values
• Strong on programme management, subcontract administration and client-facing communication
• Commercial awareness: an understanding of variations, cost control and reporting at contract level
• SMSTS qualified (or equivalent)
• Relevant mechanical qualifications
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Full company benefits package
• Varied and consistent workload across residential, healthcare and commercial sectors
• A business with a strong regional reputation and the client relationships to back it up
• Genuine growth trajectory with a business that is expanding its mechanical capability