Mechanical Contracts Manager

Role:            Mechanical Contracts Manager 

Location:    Wolverhampton

Salary:         £65k - £75k + Car allowance & package

Company Description

Operating for over 45 years, my client provides complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe.

Job Description

My client is looking for 2 x Contracts Managers, one to be based in Derby & one to be based in Wolverhampton. As the successful Contracts Manager, you will have responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects in line with company policies, procedures, EHSQ and financial targets.

This role reports to the Operations Director and is both office and site based as site rotation is necessary to support project requirements.

In this position, you would liaise daily with the clients, Project Managers, QS, EHSQ and Design teams, and the Operations Manager.

• Attend tender handover and project start up meetings.
• Become familiar with all details and specifications of the contract.
• Ensure the team understands their individual roles with regards to the project.
• Create/Engineer Project Delivery and Commissioning Programmes.
• Manage the RFI Process and lead final design.
• Issue technical submittals and follow through to approval.
• Ensure all large ticket items are procured and delivered in line with the program.
• Manage budgets for assigned projects.
• Work closely with the QS team - breakout labour only packages, breakout specialists packages and all aspects of the cost plan/forecasts.
• Set out and manage labour tracker.
• Attend site weekly to monitor progress and quality.
• Ensure the progress report is updated weekly and populate monthly high-level report for monthly Senior Mgt review.
• Develop commissioning and close out plan for direct and subcontract works.
• Evaluate Sub Contractors and Suppliers
• Ensure O&M Manuals are delivered complete and on time.
• Record all possible R&D works.
• Attend monthly commercial meetings

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade or Engineering Background 
• Previous experience in Construction/Project Management
• Proven experience in MS Project, MS Office Suite
• Experience of managing project teams
• Full driving license

Additional Information

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career, my client also offers the following:

• Competitive salary
• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programs