Mechanical Contracts Manager

Ignite Talent Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Ignite Construction are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join our established M&E contracting team in Manchester. The role involves overseeing multiple projects from pre-construction through to handover, with travel within the North West as required.

Based on site approximately 75% of the time, the successful candidate will coordinate designs, manage subcontractors and ensure programme milestones are met, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and value

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design and coordination experience.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Strong client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple mechanical projects from start to handover.
• Support Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Monitor programme, procurement, costs and resources.
• Attend site, client and progress meetings.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Identify technical, commercial and programme risks.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support labour and resource planning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical coordination

Reading drawings

Client-facing

Commercial awareness

Project management

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

SMSTS / CSCS

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM exposure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM exposure

Job description

Mechanical Contracts Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £65K DOE

Package: Company vehicle + fuel card

Start: ASAP

Ignite Construction are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join an established M&E contractor.

The role will oversee multiple large projects within sectors including Commerical, Education, Health & Industrial sectors. from pre-construction through to completion.

Projects to be within the North west with nationwide travel when needed

The position is approximately 75/25 site based.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple mechanical projects from start to handover.
• Support Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Monitor programme, procurement, costs and resources.
• Attend site, client and progress meetings.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Identify technical, commercial and programme risks.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support labour and resource planning.

Technical & Design

Strong mechanical design and technical coordination experience is essential.

You will primarily review and coordinate designs produced by consultants and design teams, including:

• Mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Design coordination and technical queries.
• Clash and installation issue resolution.
• Technical submissions and equipment selection.
• Value engineering.
• Testing, commissioning and handover support.

Essential Experience

• Mechanical Contracts Manager,
• Strong mechanical building services background.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Mechanical design and coordination experience.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong client-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• SMSTS / CSCS.
• AutoCAD, Revit or BIM exposure.
• Design & Build experience.

Package

• Up to £65K DOE.
• Company vehicle.
• Fuel card.
• Permanent senior role.
• ASAP start