Mechanical Contracts Manager

Groupe Adequat UK; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Adequat UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Bias Contract Manager to oversee delivery of technical services contracts across multiple sites in the Leeds area. You will balance strong client relationships with operational delivery and safe, profitable performance.

The role requires a solid background in building services and maintenance management, with experience in PPM programmes, contract P&L, quotations, and lifecycle planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical & maintenance management contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract P&L management.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience preparing quotations and managing additional works.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, mechanical systems, and associated plant.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a diverse portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management and delivery across multiple sites.
• Support clients throughout contract implementation and delivery.
• Understand WIP, PPM programmes, site requirements and client expectations.
• Monitor contract performance, profitability, and viability.
• Ensure service delivery meets standards and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and contract development.
• Prepare and issue quotations for additional works.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and operatives.
• Develop lifecycle plans and budget forecasts based on asset condition.

Skills

Contract Management

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Quotations

Building services knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

We are supporting a leading M&E and maintenance provider in the Leeds area to find an experienced and commercially minded Mechanical Bias Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of technical services contracts.

This role is responsible for maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring operational excellence

across multiple sites, supporting site based and remote operatives, and driving commercial performance.

The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for clients, combining strong technical expertise with client relationship management, commercial awareness and operational delivery. They will be responsible for ensuring contractual obligations are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably, while identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, drive sustainable solutions and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management
• Support clients throughout all aspects of contract implementation and delivery
• Maintain a thorough understanding of current works in progress (WIP), planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, site requirements, and client expectations
• Monitor contract performance, profitability, and commercial viability
• Ensure service delivery meets contractual and operational standards
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and contract development
• Prepare and issue quotations for additional works
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients and operatives
• Develop specifications for materials, plant, upgrades, repairs, and refurbishment projects.
• Asset Management, Sustainability & Lifecycle Planning
• Develop lifecycle plans and budget forecasts based on asset condition and site requirements
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across all sites
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and statutory requirements

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing technical & maintenance management contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract P&L management.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience preparing quotations and managing additional works.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, mechanical systems, and associated plant.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a diverse portfolio.

Desirable

• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH).
• Experience within hard FM, M&E, or building services environments.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy management practices.

This is an immediate requirement with interviews taking place w/c 12/10/26