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Job summary
A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior M&E Contracts Manager to oversee M&E projects from pre-construction to handover. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical qualifications, be commercially astute, and have a strong track record managing projects. Key responsibilities include client liaison, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role provides an opportunity to lead site teams and influence project outcomes.
Qualifications
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 with Level 6 preferred.
- Strong track record managing M&E/electrical projects.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare project programmes and sequencing plans.
- Monitor project progress and implement recovery actions.
- Act as main client contact throughout project lifecycle.
- Lead site teams and ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance.
Skills
Education
The Senior M&E Contracts Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of M&E projects from pre-construction through to handover with knowledge and understanding of mechanical projects. The role focuses on programme management, financial control, quality assurance, client liaison and workforce leadership to ensure profitable and compliant project outcomes.
- Prepare project programmes, sequencing plans and logistics strategies.
- Develop procurement schedules and support purchasing/financial planning.
- Engage early with supply chain and establish labour/resource strategies.
- Attend design meetings and contract reviews; identify potential variations.
- Produce operational, quality and health & safety plans.
- Monitor progress against programme and implement delay-recovery actions.
- Lead procurement of materials and subcontractors in line with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate financial tracking, cashflows, orders and reporting.
- Review invoices, labour reports and expenses; prepare variations and final accounts.
- Manage commissioning, handover documentation and O&M manuals.
- Act as main client contact throughout project lifecycle.
- Provide consistent updates on progress, costs and changes.
- Obtain agreement to variations and extensions of time.
- Represent the company at meetings and support marketing/testimonial efforts.
- Lead site teams, set consistent operational standards and ensure efficiency.
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors; review performance.
- Mentor junior Contract Managers and support team development.
- Ensure compliance with recruitment, induction and workforce legislation.
- Monitor installation quality, minimise snagging and secure client sign-off.
- Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, MCS and industry standards.
- Maintain accurate RAMS, monitor site safety and attend internal H&S meetings.
- Support training needs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- NVQ Level 3 minimum (Level 6 preferred) or equivalent electrical qualification.
- Approved Electrician status and SMSTS.
- Mechanical Status.
- Strong track record managing M&E/electrical projects to completion.
- Commercially astute with experience in cost control and final accounts.
- Skilled in client liaison, team leadership and subcontractor management.
- Strong understanding of electrical installations, RAMS and H&S legislation.
- Full UK driving licence.
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