Senior Contracts Manager - Mechanical & HVAC Projects (UK)

Daniel Owen Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company benefits package

Progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in Bradford is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee mechanical installation projects across the UK. You will drive commercial and operational delivery from order to handover, coordinating clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet safety, programme, budget, and quality targets.

You will lead on site surveys, variations, cost monitoring, and client reviews, while maintaining accurate progress reporting and strong working relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Project Engineer.
• Strong background in mechanical building services.
• Ability to manage budgets, costs and variations.
• Excellent organisational and programme-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing installation projects.
• Review project specifications, scope of works and contractual requirements.
• Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and resources.
• Carry out site surveys for working drawings and progress updates.
• Monitor project programmes and key milestones.
• Attend pre-start and progress meetings with clients.
• Act as main client contact throughout delivery.
• Monitor costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Identify, price and manage project variations.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and site quality.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.
• Coordinate completion, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and progress reports.
• Support development of client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

M&E knowledge

HVAC installations

Budget management

Client liaison

Health & safety

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd in Bradford is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee mechanical installation projects across the UK. You will drive commercial and operational delivery from order to handover, coordinating clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet safety, programme, budget, and quality targets.

You will lead on site surveys, variations, cost monitoring, and client reviews, while maintaining accurate progress reporting and strong working relationships.