Mechanical Engineering Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Mechanical Engineering Contracts Manager based in Leicester. This role involves project coordination and site planning to ensure successful installations while interacting with customers and managing project timelines. With a competitive salary and opportunities for promotion, it offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company car

Pension

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in materials handling sectors is advantageous.
• Ability to take accurate on-site measurements and read basic engineering drawings is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites for measurements and readiness assessments.
• Coordinate deliveries and verify installation schedules.
• Act as main customer contact during planning.

Skills

Project coordination

Site planning

Contracts management

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Job Description

Leicester. Some site visits but not all the time. Office based mainly. £40,000-£50,000 salary guideline, plus company car and pension. Permanent, daytime hours, Monday to Friday.

Early finish on Fridays.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Contracts Manager to plan factory installation engineering projects. Experience in materials handling (e.g., conveyors, blowers, silos, hoppers, bulk powder, feed mills, recycling plants, bulk bagging equipment, factory equipment fabrications, and industrial assemblies) is advantageous. Candidates with backgrounds as Project Engineers, Contracts Managers, or similar roles in installation and commissioning, or design engineers with customer site experience seeking career progression, are encouraged to apply.

As a Mechanical Engineering Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for preparing all necessary arrangements before the site installation team arrives at the customer's factory.

Your duties will include final site checks, coordinating deliveries, and confirming schedules to ensure a successful installation. You will serve as a key customer contact during the planning phase, verifying designs, expectations, and timescales.

Location: Leicester. Some site visits but primarily office-based.

Salary: £40,000-£50,000, plus company car and pension. Permanent, daytime, Monday to Friday, with early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in project coordination, site planning, or contracts management.
• Background in industrial or materials handling sectors is a plus.
• Ability to take and record accurate on-site measurements and read basic engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Full UK driving license (essential).

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit customer sites for final measurements and site readiness assessment.
• Check access routes, workspace clearance, and safety requirements.
• Confirm installation dates with customers and internal teams.
• Ensure all equipment, parts, and assemblies are ready for delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers and colleagues to keep projects on track.
• Identify and resolve potential issues before installation begins.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers during planning.

This is a small, friendly team with experienced staff. The company has a strong order book across various sectors, offering bespoke products that enhance safety, cost savings, and green energy through waste-to-energy solutions. Opportunities for promotion exist in the medium term.

Note: If you are not contacted within ten days, your application has not been successful this time.

We thank you for your interest. Reference: IY. PR/006180TPBN1_UKTJ