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Senior Site / Contract Manager (M&E Focus) Location: Bournemouth Hospital Project (Site-based) Contract: Full time / Project Duration (with potential extension) Reporting to: Project Director (Head Office) Salary / Day Rate DOE About the Project You will join a high-profile hospital redevelopment in Bournemouth, working within a well-established specialist contractor team delivering Mechanical, Electrical, and Building (MEB) services. The role bridges the site delivery teams and the senior management / head office, driving the programme to successful, on-time completion. Role Summary You will act as the senior on-site contract manager, overseeing the execution of the programme, coordinating with existing M&E contract managers, and liaising with the head office Project Director. You will take ownership of delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and safety requirements are met. Key Responsibilities Lead the site delivery team, including mechanical, electrical and building contractors, to execute the programme per plan Act as the primary interface between the site and the Project Director / senior management Drive the schedule, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation plans Coordinate and manage M&E contract managers under your guidance Monitor progress, financial performance, and compliance (quality, health & safety, environmental) Ensure deliverables (handover, commissioning, snagging) are completed to the required standard Foster a collaborative site culture with clear communications and effective stakeholder management Ensure documentation, change control, site records, and reporting are maintained to a high standard Candidate Requirements / Profile Proven track record as a Senior Site or Contract Manager, ideally with a strong M&E bias Experience in complex building / infrastructure projects, ideally healthcare or critical environments Ability to lead multi-discipline delivery teams and coordinate multiple subcontract packages Strong commercial awareness, cost control and programme management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills Fully conversant with Quality, HSQE, CDM regulations / compliance Competence in risk management, change control, and dealing with site challenges Degree / HNC / HND in Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical / Electrical or equivalent Willingness to be based full time on site in Bournemouth What You ll Bring / What We Offer Responsibility and autonomy to drive a major project from mid-stage through to completion Exposure to senior management and strategic decision making A collaborative, safety-conscious working environment Competitive package (to be agreed)