MEP Contracts Manager
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + car allowance, plus an excellent benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Contracts Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, or a strong Mechanical Project Manager ready to step up, to join a respected, family-run M&E building services contractor delivering projects across the commercial, office fit-out, healthcare, education, industrial and public-sector markets.
The business is well established, steadily growing, and is widely recognised for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical building services projects typically ranging from £100k to £5 m in value.
They offer a modern , innovative working culture, and have a strong project pipeline, and work with respected tier 1 and tier 2 contractors across the Dorset Hampshire and Wiltshire areas
The Role
As MEP Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational, technical and commercial performance of multiple mechanical building services projects, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through to handover.
You will lead mechanical project teams, manage client relationships, coordinate design and technical information, and ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Reporting to the Operations Director you will be responsible for :
Full management of project life cycle responsibility from design and pre-construction to delivery and handover
Weekly reporting to the Operations Director
Supporting, developing and motivating site teams and project engineers
Ensuring compliance with company standards, processes and expectations
Driving project performance to achieve Perfect Delivery
Reviewing mechanical / Electrical packages, drawings, specifications and contract documents
Managing external designers and mechanical consultants
Overseeing technical submittals and approval processes
Managing RFIs, drawing registers and technical documentation
Ensuring coordinated working drawings and plant schedules are produced to the required standard
Managing variations, valuations and commercial reporting
Monitoring project costs and maintaining positive cash flow
Monitoring site safety performance and supporting continuous improvement
Acting as the key point of contact for project delivery
Attending progress meetings, design coordination workshops and life cycle reviews
Ensuring excellent communication and customer satisfaction at all stages
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Strong experience as a MEP Contracts Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, or a capable Mechanical Project Manager ready to step up
Proven track record delivering mechanical building services projects in the region of £100k and £5m
Excellent technical understanding of mechanical services: heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic services, plant, pipework and mechanical systems
Experience across both design & build and pre-designed mechanical projects
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Good commercial awareness, especially around variations, procurement and cost control
This role will suit someone who takes ownership, leads from the front, and is confident managing mechanical projects to a high standard.
Remuneration Package
£75,000 - £85,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)+ car allowance Company bonus scheme
For more information and to be consider for this exciting opportunity on this contract please contact Bill Pugh on or send your CV to
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