Senior M&E Contracts Manager – Essex

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is assisting an established M&E contractor in Essex to appoint an experienced M&E Contracts Manager. The role oversees multiple mechanical and electrical contracts across commercial and industrial sectors, delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

You will lead project teams, coordinate clients and subcontractors, manage programmes and costs, and drive continuous improvement within a supportive, career‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as M&E Contracts Manager or similar in an M&E contracting environment.
• Strong mechanical or electrical background with a good technical understanding.
• Proven experience delivering commercial or industrial M&E installation projects.
• Experience managing multiple M&E contracts or projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgets, procurement, variations, valuations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the successful management and delivery of multiple mechanical and electrical contracts from initial award through to completion and final handover.
• Oversee contract programmes, budgets, resources and project performance to ensure works are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage and coordinate M&E Project Managers, Site Managers, supervisors, operatives and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical installations, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, pipework, electrical distribution, containment, lighting and associated building services.
• Ensure all M&E installations are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications and relevant industry regulations.
• Monitor contract performance, identifying potential programme delays, technical challenges and commercial risks, implementing effective solutions where necessary.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Drawings interpretation

Education

Engineering degree or Building Services qualification

City & Guilds / NVQ

HNC/HND

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is assisting an established M&E contractor in Essex to appoint an experienced M&E Contracts Manager. The role oversees multiple mechanical and electrical contracts across commercial and industrial sectors, delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

You will lead project teams, coordinate clients and subcontractors, manage programmes and costs, and drive continuous improvement within a supportive, career‑focused environment.