Mechanical Contracts Manager

Mechanical Contract Manager – South East
Guildford HQ | Up to £70K + £5K Car Allowance
Want to work for a growing mechanical contractor where you’re trusted to run projects properly, not buried in layers of process?
This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Contract Manager to join a business that has doubled turnover since 2019, secured a full order book for next year, and is targeting £35M turnover in the next few years.
You’ll deliver refurbishment and energy projects across schools, hospitals, universities and commercial buildings, focused around:
* Air source heat pumps
* Mechanical plant
* LHTW & chilled water pipework
* Large heating systems
* Connections into existing infrastructure
Projects range from £100K – £4M and are delivered directly for end-user clients.
The Role
As a Mechanical Contract Manager, you’ll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, including:
* Programme management
* Subcontractor coordination
* Health & Safety
* Technical submissions
* Cost control & variations
* Client management
* Site team leadership
What They’re Looking For
This role suits a hands-on Mechanical Contract Manager with strong building services experience who still understands site delivery.
You’ll ideally have:
* Mechanical/building services background
* Experience with pipework & plant systems
* Refurbishment/live environment project experience
* Strong commercial awareness
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Why Join?
* Stable, growing business
* Full pipeline of secured work
* Genuine progression opportunities
* Supportive environment with work-life balance
* Flexibility earned through trust, not micromanagement