Mechanical Contracts Manager

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join an established M&E contractor based in Dartford, Kent.

This is a senior delivery position responsible for overseeing multiple mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Projects will predominantly cover commercial, education, healthcare and public-sector environments across London, Kent and the South East.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background and proven experience managing multiple projects, site teams and subcontractors while maintaining responsibility for programme, commercial performance, quality and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple mechanical building services projects.
• Manage projects from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and final handover.
• Oversee Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Manage mechanical packages including HVAC, heating, chilled water, ventilation, domestic water, drainage and associated plant.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage project costs, variations, procurement and profitability.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions, identifying potential design and coordination issues.
• Manage procurement schedules to ensure plant, materials and subcontract packages are secured in line with programme.
• Attend and lead client, progress and internal project meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with main contractors, consultants, clients and supply-chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the required health & safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, O&M documentation and final handover.
• Report to senior management on project performance, programme, commercial position, risks and opportunities.

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Contracts Manager within an M&E/building services contractor.

• Strong mechanical engineering or mechanical trade background.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical building services and MEP coordination.
• Experience across education, healthcare, commercial or public-sector projects would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, variations and cost control.
• Confident managing Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontract teams.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, procurement and commissioning.
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

• £80,000 – £85,000 basic salary
• Permanent position
• Dartford-based contractor
• Strong pipeline of projects across Kent, London and the South East
• Senior position with responsibility across multiple projects
• Excellent opportunity for long-term career progression