Mechanical Contracts Manager

James Lewis Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager seeking a role where your expertise is valued, your contributions recognised, and your career progression supported? If so, we invite you to join our highly regarded, employee-owned firm, where excellence in building services is at the core of what we do.

Managing mechanical projects ranging from £100,000 to £5 million, you will take full ownership from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Reviewing contract documents
2. Preparing health and safety documentation
3. Overseeing works programmes
4. Managing client relationships
5. Coordinating subcontractors and site teams

A solid grasp of contract law and financial administration will be essential as you handle reports, variations, and commercial submissions.

We are looking for a professional with:

1. At least 10 years' industry experience
2. A HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering
3. A proven track record of successfully delivering projects of this scale
4. A valid CSCS Card (Black preferred)
5. A clean driving licence
6. Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Project, Excel, and Word
7. Experience in estimation software (advantageous)

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £60,000 to £80,000, complemented by performance-related bonuses and profit-sharing as part of our employee ownership model. Additional benefits include:

1. A company car (or allowance)
2. 30 days' holiday
3. A pension scheme
4. In-service life insurance
5. Private healthcare

The role is based at our Croydon head office, Monday to Friday, with occasional additional hours as required. To maintain a balanced working environment, we are ideally looking for candidates within a 45-minute to one-hour commute.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, employee-driven organisation where your skills and leadership will shape the success of high-profile projects. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we would be delighted to hear from you.