Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager — Industrial Projects

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Long-term stability and career growth

Ownership of contracts and project Pip

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is looking for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will oversee the delivery of multiple mechanical contracts across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and within budget.

You will work closely with clients, Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors, taking responsibility from award through to completion while maintaining strong client relationships and high

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with experience delivering commercial or industrial contracts.
• Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage contracts from award through to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets, variations and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful management and delivery of multiple mechanical contracts from initial award through to completion and handover.
• Manage contract programmes, budgets, resources and project deliverables to ensure on-time, in-budget delivery.
• Coordinate Mechanical Project Managers, Site Managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
• Oversee mechanical installations (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, pipework).
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, drawings, specs and regulations.
• Monitor performance, risks and commercial challenges; implement solutions.
• Maintain commercial oversight including budgets, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Collaborate with estimating and commercial teams to forecast and improve profitability.
• Manage subcontractor appointments and performance.
• Lead contract progress meetings with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Ensure health and safety legislation and company procedures are followed.
• Maintain contract documentation and quality assurance records.
• Oversee procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor services.
• Coordinate with electrical discipline where required; support technical issue resolution.
• Ensure testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover are completed.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships for repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Contract management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC/HND in mechanical field

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is looking for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will oversee the delivery of multiple mechanical contracts across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and within budget.

You will work closely with clients, Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors, taking responsibility from award through to completion while maintaining strong client relationships and high