Mechanical Contracts Manager

  • True Consulting Ltd
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • 08/05/2026
Full time Construction Management

Job Description

Mechanical Contract Manager South East

Guildford HQ Up to £70K + £5K Car Allowance

Want to work for a growing mechanical contractor where you re trusted to run projects properly, not buried in layers of process?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Contract Manager to join a business that has doubled turnover since 2019, secured a full order book for next year, and is targeting £35M turnover in the next few years.

You ll deliver refurbishment and energy projects across schools, hospitals, universities and commercial buildings, focused around:

  • Air source heat pumps
  • Mechanical plant
  • LHTW & chilled water pipework
  • Large heating systems
  • Connections into existing infrastructure

Projects range from £100K - £4M and are delivered directly for end-user clients.

The Role

As a Mechanical Contract Manager, you ll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, including:

  • Programme management
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Health & Safety
  • Technical submissions
  • Cost control & variations
  • Client management
  • Site team leadership

What They re Looking For

This role suits a hands-on Mechanical Contract Manager with strong building services experience who still understands site delivery.

You ll ideally have:

  • Mechanical/building services background
  • Experience with pipework & plant systems
  • Refurbishment/live environment project experience
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Why Join?

  • Stable, growing business
  • Full pipeline of secured work
  • Genuine progression opportunities
  • Supportive environment with work-life balance
  • Flexibility earned through trust, not micromanagement