Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager – Kent (Growth)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple mechanical contracts across commercial and industrial projects in Kent. You will oversee programmes, budgets and client relationships, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid mechanical background and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams from award to handover.

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in managing mechanical/building services projects.
• Experience delivering commercial or industrial mechanical installation projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation and plumbing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts from award to handover.
• Commercial awareness including budgets, variations and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and delivery of multiple mechanical contracts from award to handover.
• Oversee contract programmes, budgets, resources and deliverables to meet time and budget.
• Coordinate Mechanical Project Managers, Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Oversee mechanical installations (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, pipework).
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and regulations.
• Monitor performance, risks, delays and costs; implement solutions.
• Maintain commercial oversight: budgets, variations, procurement, valuations.
• Lead progress meetings with clients, consultants and teams.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and quality assurance.
• Develop client relationships and identify repeat-business opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Mechanical building services knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or building services qualification

City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC / HND

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple mechanical contracts across commercial and industrial projects in Kent. You will oversee programmes, budgets and client relationships, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid mechanical background and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams from award to handover.