Contracts Manager

Mechanical Contracts Manager - Building Services

Preston - 50,000 - 60,000 + Company Car + Benefits

We are working with a well-established Northwest building services contractor, seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

The company delivers mechanical building services projects across commercial, healthcare, education and public sector environments, with project values ranging from 50k to 4M.

This role would suit an experienced Contracts Manager who is confident managing projects from start to finish while maintaining strong relationships with clients and site teams.

The Role

• Managing multiple mechanical/building services contracts from award to completion
• Procuring and managing materials, subcontractors and labour resources
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standards
• Monitoring site progress and attending client/project meetings
• Managing financial performance, including variations and final accounts
• Preparing progress applications and project valuations
• Providing technical guidance to installation teams
• Ensuring health & safety compliance, including RAMS
• Maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for future work

Projects are primarily within commercial, healthcare and education sectors, often working alongside principal contractors and public sector clients.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical / M&E Contracts Manager or similar role within the building services sector
• Strong understanding of heating and domestic services and mechanical plant room systems
• Experience managing commercial M&E projects
• Building Services qualification (NVQ or HNC minimum)
• CSCS card
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Confident in client-facing environments

Package

• 50,000 - 60,000 salary
• Company car
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Free parking

Contact Coral at DCS Engineering to apply

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