Mechanical Contracts Manager

Mechanical Contracts Manager – Commercial Fit-Out – Central London

£90,000 – £110,000 + Package

An established £60m turnover Mechanical Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their growing London operations team.

Specialising in high-quality commercial fit-out projects across Central London, this contractor delivers mechanically focused projects valued up to £6m and has built a strong reputation for delivery, repeat business, and long-standing client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of multiple fast-paced fit-out projects while progressing towards an Operations Manager position in the future.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of 2-4 concurrent projects across Central London, overseeing Project Managers and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Projects are predominantly CAT A & CAT B commercial fit-outs for leading clients and main contractors.

Key responsibilities will include:

Overseeing multiple mechanical fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion
Managing Project Managers and site delivery teams
Ensuring projects are delivered on programme and within commercial targets
Attending client, design, and progress meetings
Managing subcontractors and supply chain performance
Monitoring project quality, health & safety, and compliance
Supporting commercial teams with valuations, variations, and project reporting
Building and maintaining strong client and contractor relationships
Providing leadership and technical support across all projects

Requirements

Proven experience managing multiple M&E or mechanical projects simultaneously
Previous experience within the commercial fit-out sector is highly desirable
Strong mechanical building services background
Relevant mechanical qualification required (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
Experience working for an M&E or Mechanical Contractor
Excellent client-facing and leadership skills
Ability to manage fast-paced projects within tight programmes