Mechanical Contracts Manager

Inception Pro Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their dynamic team in Croydon. This role involves overseeing mechanical projects valued between one to five million pounds, requiring a proactive individual with a solid background in contract management and engineering principles. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contracts from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while liaising with various stakeholders. With a competitive salary and opportunities for progression within an employee-owned company, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Employee Ownership profit share

Company car or car allowance

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

In-service Life Insurance

Access to Private Health Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience managing mechanical projects.
• Trade qualifications to at least HNC/HND level in Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical contracts from initiation to completion.
• Prepare contract documentation, health and safety submissions, and reports.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors, ensuring project compliance.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge of Contract Law

Team Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Excel

Word

Job description

We need a Mechanical Contracts Manager, company based in Purley Way Croydon, with a starting salary between GBP60,000.00 & GBP80,000.00, subject to level of experience, with discretional performance-related bonuses.

As a result of recent contract awards, we are looking to expand our team in 2025. We invite applicants to apply for a position to join our Mechanical Contracts Team within our Head Office, where we provide total engineering support to our directly employed Mechanical and Electrical Installation Engineers, including:

1. Contract Management Teams
2. Design Department
3. Estimating Department
4. CAD / BIM Management Teams

At this time, we are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Contracts Manager who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, a good team player, but equally able to work on their own initiative.

The successful candidate should be capable of demonstrating previous successful experience of managing Mechanical projects within the range of one million to five million pounds and be able to work under their own initiative from receipt of initial instructions to completion of the project.

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of industry experience and trade qualifications to a minimum of HNC / HND level in Building Services Engineering.

They should be capable of demonstrating previous successful experience on projects up to five million, be able to work under their own initiative from conception of order through to final account / defects period, and be cognisant of the current contract climate. This involves having a general knowledge of contract law, administration, account development, and submission.

Candidates should hold a clean driving licence and a current CSCS Card.

Some knowledge of a computer-based estimation package, MS Project or Asta Powerproject, and a good working knowledge of Excel and Word would be an advantage.

The position would be within our existing Mechanical Contracts Department.

References will be required for this position.

Outline Brief of Requirements

1. Read, understand and scrutinise contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
2. Preparation of Contract Health and Safety documentation.
3. Preparation of Contract Technical submissions.
4. Preparation of Contract Technical schedules.
5. Preparation of Contract Works programmes.
6. Attendance at Client / Professional Team meetings, pre and post Contract Award.
7. Sub-Contract negotiation and appointment.
8. Liaison with in-house BIM / CAD Departments.
9. Liaison with Client / Contractor Site Management teams.
10. Liaison and direction of Sub-contractor / Specialist Site teams.
11. Overseeing CDP requirements and Specialists.
12. Preparation of monthly contract reports for Director review and Client issue.
13. Preparation of monthly contract applications and account reports.
14. Preparation of variations and commercial submissions.
15. Management of appointed Project and Site Managers.
16. Health and Safety reporting and management.
17. Preparation of commissioning programmes.
18. Liaison and management of commissioning activities.
19. Client demonstration and handover.
20. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at any one time.

The Finer Details

The successful candidate would be primarily based / working out of our Head Office in Croydon working Monday to Friday, 09:30 hours; however, there will be times where you will be required to put in extra hours.

Ease of commute to our Head Office in Croydon, Surrey is a consideration, as this will be the primary base, and the successful candidate would not be expected to have a commute of more than 45 minutes to 1 hour.

The position affords opportunities for the successful candidate to progress within an enthusiastic Employee-Owned Company.

The Employment Package

1. A starting salary between GBP60,000.00 & GBP80,000.00, subject to level of experience, with discretional performance-related bonuses.
2. Employee Ownership profit share distribution after 12 months of service.
3. Company car (or car allowance), subject to level of experience and demand.
4. Holiday 30 days per annum, including Bank Holidays.
5. Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme.
6. In-service Life Insurance.
7. Access to a Private Health Scheme.

To apply, email your CV to Lee Evan at InceptionPro. To find out more, call.