Contract Manager

Job Title: MEP Contracts Manager (High-Volume Residential)
Location: London
Salary: £70,000 £110,000+ (DOE)

About the Company

We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing MEP contractor entering an exciting phase of restructure and expansion. The business has a strong reputation for delivering large-scale residential developments across London and offers a forward-thinking, collaborative, and down-to-earth working environment.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position with full operational and commercial responsibility for a portfolio of major residential MEP projects.

The role requires an individual from a strong MEP background who is comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and has delivered high-rise, high-volume residential schemes typically 1,000+ units.

You will work closely with senior leadership while playing a key role in driving performance, improving operations, and supporting the company s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple live residential MEP projects across London
• Take full commercial and contractual ownership of projects
• Act as the primary client-facing representative
• Lead, manage, and mentor Project Managers and site teams
• Ensure delivery against programme, budget, and quality targets
• Support procurement strategy and subcontractor management
• Drive operational improvements in line with business restructure
• Maintain performance in a high-paced, high-volume delivery environment

Requirements

• Essential: Strong MEP background
• Proven experience as an Operations Manager / Contracts Manager within MEP
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale residential developments
• Strong track record on high-rise, high-volume schemes (1,000+ units)
• Experience working with major developers or main contractors
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Confident, client-facing communicator
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Salary & Package

• £70,000 £110,000+ (flexible for the right candidate)
• Competitive package based on experience

Apply

If you have the MEP expertise and large-scale residential experience to succeed in a high-performing, fast-paced environment, we would be keen to speak with you.