Project/Contracts Manager - Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC

Overview

Project/Contracts Manager - Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC

3 & 4 Sleepy Hollow Business Park Ampfield Hill Romsey Hampshire SO51 9AW

Vacancy listed 13/11/2025

Purpose

Working as a Project/Contracts Manager, you'll take ownership of delivering high-quality projects and contracts across FORTH Building Services. This role is all about leadership, coordination, and ensuring every project runs smoothly-from planning and execution to completion. You'll manage client relationships, oversee budgets and timelines, and make sure compliance and quality standards are met at every stage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects - define scope, schedule, and resources for mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works.
• Manage budgets and costs - maintain financial control, track variations, and ensure profitability.
• Source and secure materials - procure equipment and specialist subcontractors, including oversight of long-lead items.
• Coordinate design and technical details - review drawings, specifications, and technical submittals to ensure accuracy.
• Lead communication - act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, providing clear progress updates.
• Oversee site works - ensure installations are sequenced correctly, coordinated, and delivered on time.
• Maintain quality and compliance - manage inspections, testing, and documentation to meet regulatory standards.
• Champion safety - produce and review RAMS, enforce safe systems of work, and drive health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Solve problems on the ground - resolve technical issues and support design changes when needed.
• Deliver successful handovers - manage testing, commissioning, and defects resolution to meet client expectations.

The Person

The Project/Contract Manager must have the following skills/attributes.

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, with the ability to read drawings and apply industry standards confidently.
• Project Management Skills: Proven ability to plan, schedule, budget, and manage subcontractors effectively to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent people skills-able to lead teams, coordinate stakeholders, and build strong client relationships.
• Commercial Awareness: Solid understanding of cost control, contract management, and procurement processes.
• Health & Safety Competence: Knowledge backed by relevant qualifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS) and ideally a formal engineering or project management certification.

Commitment

Our purpose is simple but powerful: driving positive change to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. This means pushing boundaries, embracing new ideas, and constantly improving in everything we do. Our forward-thinking philosophy is brought to life through six key commitments:

• For-the People: Give our people the best experience from start, during and beyond
• For-the Protection: Create an environment that continually improves physical and psychological safety
• For-the Premium: Provide a service that exceeds expectations
• For-the Precision: Deliver certainty through consistent and repeatable quality processes
• For-the Planet: Reduce our carbon footprint in all that we do
• For-the Profit: Deliver fair profits to ensure business stability and enable reinvestment

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave - Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, plus all UK bank holidays
Comprehensive Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for a secure future
Private Medical Insurance - Provided by Bupa, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family
YuLife Wellness App - Access to wellbeing resources, rewards, and challenges to support a healthy lifestyle
Specsavers Eyecare Scheme - Regular eye tests and support for optical needs
Audible Subscription - Receive a monthly credit to support your personal and professional development