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Mechanical Contracts Manager
Location: Lincoln
Salary: GBP60,000 - GBP70,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An established and successful building services contractor is seeking a Mechanical Contracts Manager to help grow their newly formed Mechanical Division.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and ambitious mechanical professional to take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects while playing a key role in the continued development and expansion of the company's mechanical operations.
The contractor delivers mechanical building services projects across a diverse range of sectors, including distribution centres, healthcare, retail, education, offices, MOD, universities, and commercial developments.
The Role
As Mechanical Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for managing mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards, and within budget.
Working closely with the senior management team, you will manage clients, subcontractors, site teams, and project stakeholders while supporting the continued growth of the mechanical division.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical contracts from pre-construction through to completion.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Coordinate mechanical installations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other trades.
- Manage and support site teams, supervisors, and project personnel.
- Monitor project programmes, progress, costs, and quality.
- Manage commercial aspects of contracts, including variations, valuations, and cost control.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company standards.
- Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Attend site meetings and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Support the development of processes and procedures within the mechanical division.
- Assist with securing future work and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
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About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Contracts Manager or similar.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installation.
- Experience working for a building services contractor or M and E contractor.
- Experience managing multiple projects and subcontractors.
- Good commercial and contractual awareness.
- Relevant mechanical qualifications or substantial industry experience.
- Valid CSCS and SMSTS certification.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- A proactive, professional, and solutions-focused approach.
- The ambition to contribute to the growth of an expanding mechanical division.
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Project Sectors
You will have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects, including:
- Distribution centres and industrial facilities
- Healthcare projects
- Retail developments
- Education projects
- Offices and commercial buildings
- MOD projects
- Universities
- Complex M and E and building services installations
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join an established and growing building services contractor.
- Genuine opportunity to help develop and shape the mechanical division.
- Exposure to varied and technically challenging projects.
- Long-term career progression and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the continued growth of an established building services contractor.
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