Mechanical Contracts Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Contracts Manager to join our Engineering Services team based in Bolton.

The main purpose of the role is to have overall responsibility for multiple engineering services projects, reporting on a regular and routine basis to the Head of Operations in delivering a consistent service safely, on time, quality and cost, ensuring client's expectations are met in full and contract performance targets achieved.

Competitive Salary & Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Well-being Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)

• Ensure all works comply with required standards, legislation, and company policies and procedures.
• Support the Head of Operations in delivering projects safely, on time, and profitably.
• Regularly visit sites and coordinate full installation and post-construction activities to ensure successful completion.
• Lead health, safety, environmental and quality (SHEQ) compliance, including developing Construction Phase H&S Plans, RAMS, and conducting safety audits.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all contracts.
• Manage programmes by converting tender programmes into construction programmes and continuously monitoring progress.
• Oversee operating processes and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and meet profit plans.
• Maintain financial control of projects, monitor expenditure, and support delivery of the Business Unit's profit targets.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and the supply chain to ensure requirements are met and strong working relationships are maintained.
• Support site teams and bid teams through leadership, training, reporting, contractual awareness, risk evaluation, and value engineering initiatives.

• Time served in related engineering trade.
• Proven experience in contracts management working as the principal contractor.
• Commercially astute with experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to work within project timelines and meet them.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of legislation.
• Experience in relevant sector.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

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