Mechanical Contracts Manager

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

EV scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager to lead multi-million NEC4 contracts in the mechanical handling sector. You will oversee design, planning and delivery, ensuring on-time, within-budget execution while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with the Commercial Manager on invoicing, changes and client communications, promote SHEW and sustainability, and drive successful project outcomes across UK infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in mechanical handling systems across large turnkey projects.
• In-depth understanding of NEC4 contracts and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-million NEC4 contracts for mechanical handling projects.
• Ensure projects are designed, planned and delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage invoicing, changes, and client communications as primary contact.

Skills

Mechanical handling systems

NEC4 contracts

Project management

Contract administration

Job description

Mechanical Contracts Manager

Are you a Project Manager / Contracts Manager who has played a lead role in the management of mechanical handling engineering projects?

Are you looking to work for a company that offers flexibility as well as an exciting career path?

What you'll get:

• £65k
• A company vehicle
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance (death in service)
• EV scheme
• Flexible working

Where you'll be doing it:

Our client is a multi-disciplinary engineering team providing turnkey Mechanical and Electrical solutions to infrastructure projects across the UK. Recent work includes the project engineering of major turnkey contracts encompassing, Moving Bridges, Static Bridges, Water control Gates & Barriers, Winches and Haulages.

What you'll be doing:

You'll lead projects associated with the mechanical handling function of prestigious turnkey engineering tenders and contracts. You'll manage multi £million NEC4 contracts, ensuring adherence to contractual conditions and the successful delivery of services in alignment with tendered works. You'll ensure projects are efficiently designed, planned, and executed on time and within budget, complying with Health and Safety and CDM 2015 regulations while maintaining the highest quality standards. You'll work with the Commercial Manager to provide commercial management of projects, focusing on delivery, invoicing, and managing changes effectively. You'll serve as the primary contact for the client, participating in monthly progress meetings (or as required) to discuss project pipeline, KPIs, NCRs, expenditure, project delivery, SHEW, sustainability, and other critical issues. You'll promote SHEW (Safety, Health, Environment, and Wellbeing) and sustainability practices within project operations, ensuring all activities meet regulatory and framework standards. You'll manage pricing for direct award work using established rates and oversee call-off contract bids. You'll collaborate with the pre-contract and estimating team, gather client requirements, conduct site visits, and ensure accurate subcontractor quotes align with project proposals.

What you’ll need:

• You’ll have specialist knowledge and demonstrable background in the design and application of mechanical handling systems across a diverse range of large turnkey engineering projects.
• You’ll have in-depth knowledge of contractual obligations and project management methodologies, with specific experience in NEC4 contracts.

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