Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager, South West Projects

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

EV salary sacrifice

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Long-term career progression

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager to deliver major MandE projects from award to handover across Exeter and Plymouth in Devon. The role covers work on Defence, Education and Healthcare schemes, typically around £2m+ in value, with a salary of £65,000–£75,000 plus a comprehensive package.

You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, manage procurement and programme delivery, and ensure safety, quality and client satisfaction throughout the project

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background with proven project delivery.
• Experience delivering MandE or mechanical projects valued at £2m+.
• Experience in Defence, Education or Healthcare sectors.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong programme management, procurement and coordination.
• Knowledge of JCT and Design & Build contracts.
• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS cards valid.
• Ability to lead teams to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Programme management and progress monitoring.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage commercial and operational performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Work closely with project teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Procurement

IT skills

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager to deliver major MandE projects from award to handover across Exeter and Plymouth in Devon. The role covers work on Defence, Education and Healthcare schemes, typically around £2m+ in value, with a salary of £65,000–£75,000 plus a comprehensive package.

You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, manage procurement and programme delivery, and ensure safety, quality and client satisfaction throughout the project