# Mechanical Contracts Manager

**Company:** [Heated Mechanical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/8oVUeqjohEsvywCnXrcRxj.md)
**Location:** Dartford, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

### The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced **Mechanical Contracts Manager** to join an established M&E contractor based in **Dartford, Kent**.

This is a senior delivery position responsible for overseeing multiple mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Projects will predominantly cover **commercial, education, healthcare and public-sector environments** across London, Kent and the South East.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background and proven experience managing multiple projects, site teams and subcontractors while maintaining responsibility for programme, commercial performance, quality and client relationships.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple **mechanical building services projects**.
-   Manage projects from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and final handover.
-   Oversee **Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and specialist contractors**.
-   Manage mechanical packages including **HVAC, heating, chilled water, ventilation, domestic water, drainage and associated plant**.
-   Develop and monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
-   Work closely with commercial teams to manage **project costs, variations, procurement and profitability**.
-   Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions, identifying potential design and coordination issues.
-   Manage procurement schedules to ensure plant, materials and subcontract packages are secured in line with programme.
-   Attend and lead client, progress and internal project meetings.
-   Maintain strong relationships with **main contractors, consultants, clients and supply-chain partners**.
-   Ensure projects are delivered to the required **health & safety, quality and compliance standards**.
-   Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, O&M documentation and final handover.
-   Report to senior management on project performance, programme, commercial position, risks and opportunities.

## Requirements

-   Proven experience as a **Mechanical Contracts Manager** within an M&E/building services contractor.

-   Strong mechanical engineering or mechanical trade background.
-   Experience managing **multiple projects simultaneously**.
-   Excellent knowledge of mechanical building services and MEP coordination.
-   Experience across **education, healthcare, commercial or public-sector projects** would be advantageous.
-   Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, variations and cost control.
-   Confident managing Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontract teams.
-   Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
-   Good understanding of construction programmes, procurement and commissioning.
-   **SMSTS** and relevant CSCS qualification.
-   Full UK driving licence.

## Benefits

-   **£80,000 – £85,000 basic salary**
-   Permanent position
-   Dartford-based contractor
-   Strong pipeline of projects across **Kent, London and the South East**
-   Senior position with responsibility across multiple projects
-   Excellent opportunity for long-term career progression