Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager – New Build Housing

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Hednesford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of heating, plumbing, gas and ventilation for new build housing and domestic projects in the West Midlands. You will oversee planning, budgeting and quality to ensure right‑first‑time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining programme and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Mechanical Contracts Manager or similar in new build housing/domestic projects.
• Strong knowledge of domestic mechanical systems (gas, heating, water, ventilation).
• Good understanding of budgets, cost control and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical installations on new build and domestic contracts (heating, plumbing, gas, ventilation).
• Plan, programme works and coordinate with site managers, developers and trades.
• Manage contract budgets, forecasting, variations and valuations to protect margin.
• Oversee site-based mechanical teams, engineers and subcontractors.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Building Services

Job description

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of heating, plumbing, gas and ventilation for new build housing and domestic projects in the West Midlands. You will oversee planning, budgeting and quality to ensure right‑first‑time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining programme and cost controls.