Mechanical Contracts Manager – Diverse Projects & Growth

Hampshire Recruitment Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Hampshire Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager near Bath to oversee multiple mechanical projects across the South West. You will manage delivery from pre-construction through completion, ensuring quality, safety, profitability, and client satisfaction.

You will lead site teams, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and maintain program and budget controls across varied sectors including commercial and education. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Contracts Manager or similar in building services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience delivering projects in commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, or public sector.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and profitability.
• Ability to lead and motivate site and project teams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical projects from inception to handover.
• Oversee programmes, budgets, resources, and procurement activities.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Lead project teams including site managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress, risks, and financial status; report accordingly.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information.
• Support tender reviews and pre-construction planning.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Manage variations, valuations, and commercial issues with the commercial teams.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Budgeting & commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

MS Project

Job description

Hampshire Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager near Bath to oversee multiple mechanical projects across the South West. You will manage delivery from pre-construction through completion, ensuring quality, safety, profitability, and client satisfaction.

You will lead site teams, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and maintain program and budget controls across varied sectors including commercial and education. A full UK driving licence is required.