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About The Role
The Mechanical Contracts Manager will oversee mechanical project delivery across Devon, managing schemes from contract award to final handover. Based in the South West, this full-time role covers projects in Exeter and Plymouth, with a salary of £65,000 to £75,000 plus package. The position involves leading a major project valued at £2 million or more, or supervising several smaller contracts simultaneously. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe, timely, and budget-compliant completion, while maintaining rigorous quality standards. The role requires proven expertise in mechanical contracts management, with experience across Defence, Education, or Healthcare sectors being advantageous.
Mechanical Contracts Manager
Devon | Bridgwater - Plymouth patch
£65,000 - £75,000 + Package
A well-established and growing M&E contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join its South West team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a strong pipeline of work across the Defence, Education and Healthcare sectors. Projects typically range from £2m+ in value, and you will be responsible for either leading a major project or overseeing a number of smaller schemes concurrently.
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The Role
You will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical projects from contract award through to completion and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Managing projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover.
- Leading and coordinating site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.
- Programme management and progress monitoring.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Managing commercial and operational performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and contractual requirements.
- Working closely with project teams to drive successful project outcomes.
- Delivering projects under JCT and Design & Build contracts.
About You
We are keen to speak with experienced Mechanical Contracts Managers or ambitious Mechanical Project Managers looking to step into a Contracts Manager position.
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You Will Have
- A strong mechanical engineering background with proven project delivery experience.
- Experience delivering M&E or mechanical projects valued at £2m+.
- Previous experience within Defence, Education, Healthcare or similar commercial sectors.
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong programme management, procurement and coordination experience.
- Good understanding of JCT and Design & Build contracts.
- Strong IT skills and a proactive, forward-thinking approach.
- SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS cards in date.
- The ability to lead teams and drive projects through to successful completion.
Package
- £65,000 - £75,000 salary DOE
- Car allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced family benefits
- Long-term career progression with a growing regional contractor
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically biased project professional looking to join a progressive business with a strong reputation and an impressive pipeline of work across the South West.
This is ideally suited to candidates living in the East Devon area due to the geographic of projects.
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