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About the Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee M&E projects from pre-construction to completion, serving as the primary client contact and lead for the project delivery team. You will manage Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Site Supervisors, collaborating with procurement and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This role is crucial for managing daily project operations, mentoring team members, and contributing to the company's growth and reputation.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage Project Engineer activities during the design stage, ensuring project management and compliance systems are maintained.
Ensure design deliverables align with project program requirements.
Attend Estimating Handover Meetings.
Set and monitor mobilization targets against key milestones.
Act as or appoint the primary client contact, attending Pre-Contract Meetings.
Manage F10 notifications.
Oversee R&D and asbestos management processes.
Arrange and chair Pre-Start Meetings.
Review and approve the Construction Phase Plan and all Health & Safety documentation.
Review and approve preliminary and construction programmes.
Prepare initial revenue and cashflow forecasts and manage ongoing project forecasting with the Quantity Surveyor (QS).
Chair Internal Mobilisation Meetings and establish program and commercial targets.
Approve procurement documentation for subcontractor packages and capital equipment.
Oversee and manage Project Manager activities, ensuring project management systems are maintained.
Conduct and oversee monthly site audits and inspections.
Hold regular meetings with delivery teams at least every two weeks.
Escalate and manage project risks, concerns, and high-risk activities with Directors and the Head of Projects.
Attend monthly client meetings, preferably in person.
Review and approve project variations.
Monitor applications, review forecasts, and minimize program or financial slippage.
Monitor project financial performance with the QS and report progress to Directors, SLT, and stakeholders.
Oversee the preparation and completion of Q&A and O&M documentation.
Ensure projects are closed out efficiently and completion deadlines are met or exceeded.
Attend project handover and witness meetings.
Ensure Lessons Learned documentation is completed, reviewed, and shared.
Conduct client satisfaction reviews and ensure all actions are closed out.
Introduce Facilities Management (FM) and Business Development Managers (BDM) to support future business opportunities.
Lead and manage team performance, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, development, and performance management.
Support recruitment initiatives to strengthen and grow the team.
Contribute to business development activities.
Conduct Annual Performance Reviews (APRs) for direct reports.
Audit delivery team performance, including documentation standards and file management.

Requirements

Proven technical understanding of mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services and the construction process from design through to project handover.
Sound knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations, including Principal Contractor duties and F10 notification requirements.
Working knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT and NEC) and subcontract procurement processes.
Strong commercial and financial management skills, including project forecasting, monthly applications, variation management and cost control.
Programme management experience, with the ability to develop, interpret and monitor construction programmes.
Strong Health & Safety leadership, including the review and approval of Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), RAMS and site audits.
Proven leadership and people management experience, including the development and line management of Project Managers and Project Engineers.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels internally and externally.
Strong client relationship management skills, with the confidence and credibility to act as the primary client contact.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including chairing meetings, managing actions and producing clear project documentation.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
Valid CSCS Black Card (or willingness to obtain).
Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely).
Full UK driving licence.
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Skills

M&E building services
Construction process management
CDM 2015 Regulations
Contract administration (JCT, NEC)
Subcontractor procurement
Commercial management
Financial management
Project forecasting
Variation management
Cost control
Programme management
Health & Safety leadership
People management
Stakeholder management
Client relationship management
Written communication
Verbal communication
Meeting facilitation
Organisational skills
Time management
Microsoft Office proficiency
Project management software proficiency
Negotiation
Problem-solving
Risk management
CSCS Black Card
SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
Full UK driving licence
Enhanced DBS clearance
BPSS clearance
HNC/HND/Degree in relevant field
NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate
Professional body membership (CIOB, CABE, CIBSE, IET)
National security clearance (SC, DV)

Location

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior
Management

Education Level

HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body, such as CIOB, CABE, CIBSE or IET.

About the Company

Primech's diverse portfolio.
Primech’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.