Senior Mechanical Contract Manager

Overview

Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager - PlymouthWe are recruiting for a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager to take a leading role in delivering the mechanical elements of a multimillion pound flagship project in Plymouth. This is a senior position within a Tier 1 contractor environment, where you''ll oversee mechanical packages from planning through to handover, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead all mechanical aspects of a major MEP project, ensuring budgets, quality, and deadlines are met.

Develop and manage detailed project programmes, coordinating with other disciplines and subcontractors.

Monitor resources, labour, plant, and materials to optimise efficiency.

Ensure full health and safety compliance across all mechanical operations.

Conduct quality checks and audits to meet industry and client standards.

Provide financial oversight including cost reporting, forecasting, and subcontractor management.

Act as a key client liaison, building strong relationships and providing regular progress updates.

Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.

About You

Circa 10+ years'' experience in mechanical engineering and project management, ideally on large-scale MEP projects.

Previous healthcare project experience desirable.

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).

Excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management experience.

Detail-focused, with a proven ability to deliver to the highest compliance and technical standards.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services (minimum).

City and Guilds 6188 - Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Systems).

CSCS Card - Managerial/Professionally Qualified.

SSSTS or SMSTS is essential

Additional qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or NEC contract training are advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

£70,000 - £85,000 basic salary (dependent on experience).

Choice of electric car or £5,500 car allowance.

25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus 5 days carers leave.

Option to purchase an additional 5 days'' annual leave.

Private healthcare for you and your family.

Life insurance.

Pension 5% employer / 5% employee.

Reward schemes and share save options.

Long-term career opportunity on a project running until 2028.

How to ApplyIf you are an experienced Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager looking to join a Tier 1 contractor on a prestigious healthcare scheme in the South West, we''d love to hear from you.

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