Senior Contracts Manager - Heat Networks & Decarbonisation

Apex M&E Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life cover

Training & development

Annual leave 24 days

Job summary

Apex M&E Solutions Ltd is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of heat network upgrade and refurbishment projects in London. You will coordinate from feasibility to handover, liaising with residents, design consultants, M&E contractors and internal teams.

Role requires managing budgets, timelines and quality, with strong CDM compliance and safety culture. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on-site in London. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering mechanical and electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial building services.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple heat network upgrade and refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Develop project execution plans, programmes and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate projects from feasibility through design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing agents, residents, design consultants, M&E contractors, principal contractors, principal designers, and internal engineering and operations and maintenance teams.
• Administer construction and maintenance contracts, including correspondence, change control and contractual compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual KPIs and service level agreements.
• Support procurement and contractor selection, reviewing quotations and technical proposals.
• Review designs for buildability and operational practicality, incorporating lessons learned from existing assets.
• Coordinate Energy Centre operations during works, including shutdowns, temporary services and installation sequencing, while minimising disruption to residents.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, validation and system recommissioning.
• Ensure a smooth handover to maintenance teams, with complete operational documentation, asset information and condition reports.
• Manage project costs and forecasts, contractor valuations, variations, commercial negotiations and contingency.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure works comply with CDM Regulations, relevant legislation and industry guidance.
• Build trusted client relationships, provide strategic advice and identify opportunities for future improvement works.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Budgeting

CDM Regulations

Communication

Leadership

Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Apex M&E Solutions Ltd is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of heat network upgrade and refurbishment projects in London. You will coordinate from feasibility to handover, liaising with residents, design consultants, M&E contractors and internal teams.

Role requires managing budgets, timelines and quality, with strong CDM compliance and safety culture. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on-site in London. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.