Contracts Manager

Mechanical Contracts Manager

SSA are recruiting an Mechanical Contracts Manager on behalf of a leading Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering a project at Heathrow Airport. You will take responsibility for overseeing the successful delivery of the Mechanical contract, managing project teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Mechanical contract from initial planning through to installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

• Oversee Project Managers, Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.

• Manage contract performance, programme progress, budgets and overall project profitability.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.

• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, commercial, design and procurement teams to ensure effective project delivery.

• Oversee procurement, subcontractor appointments, labour requirements and material procurement.

• Manage variations, contractual issues, project risks and delays affecting delivery.

• Monitor quality standards, site progress and Health & Safety compliance.

• Review project reports, financial forecasts and progress updates, taking action where required.

• Ensure Mechanical works are completed to the required standards, with effective testing, commissioning and handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Mechanical Contracts Manager within an M&E contracting environment.

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.

• Experience managing projects within Commercial, Industrial, MOD, Rail or Airport environments.

• Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, cost control, variations and contract performance.

• Experience managing project teams, subcontractors and client relationships.

• Ability to oversee programmes, resources and multiple workstreams.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Relevant industry qualifications or equivalent experience.

• Good understanding of construction contracts, quality standards and Health & Safety requirements.