Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager

Mitie; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager for a £48 million healthcare project. This role involves managing mechanical contracts, ensuring quality and safety, and leading a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in MEP projects and strong leadership skills. Join and contribute to a healthcare facility that impacts the community significantly.

Benefits

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

Access to high street discounts

Pension contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cash prizes and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and project management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical contract aspects of the project.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services

City & Guilds 6188

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

PMP or PRINCE2 Certification

NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager to oversee the mechanical aspects of a large-scale MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) healthcare hospital project in Plymouth valued at £48 million. This role demands a highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in mechanical engineering and project management. The successful candidate will ensure the project is executed efficiently, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage all mechanical contract aspects of the project, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Planning and Coordination: Develop and implement detailed project plans and schedules. Coordinate with other MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including labour, materials, and equipment, to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all mechanical installations comply with relevant standards, regulations, and quality benchmarks. Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain high-quality workmanship.
• Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce strict safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel on-site. Address any safety issues promptly.
• Budget Control: Monitor project expenditures and manage financial resources to ensure the project remains within budget. Prepare and present regular financial reports.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the mechanical components of the project. Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.
• Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, providing regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Management of Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of mechanical project managers, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale MEP projects, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, codes, and regulations. Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address complex project challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality work and compliance with project specifications.
• Core Mechanical Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services – Often a baseline qualification for mechanical professionals.
• o City & Guilds 6188 – For heating and ventilating industrial and commercial systems.
• o CSCS Card (Managerial or Professionally Qualified Person level) – Mandatory for site access and safety compliance.
• Certifications: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – Required for managing health and safety on construction sites.
• o PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 – While not always mandatory, these are respected credentials for structured project delivery.
• o NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training – Familiarity with NEC contracts is often expected in public sector and healthcare projects.

The role will initially be based at our Exeter Office until December, after which it will transition to the Derriford Hospital FHP1 site in Plymouth for the remainder of the construction programme, scheduled for completion in December 2028.

The Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager will operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that demands flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project requirements. They will be supported by a comprehensive team structure to ensure effective delivery and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will make a lasting impact on the community. We look forward to receiving your application!

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 72,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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