Contract Manager

Description

• Set clear expectations and communicate project status, risks and required actions effectively.
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients across all contract matters.
• Promote a positive and accountable team culture aligned with project demands.
• Oversee the preparation and management of turnover documentation, red-line drawings, deviations and NCRs.
• Lead on risk identification and mitigation across commercial, technical and operational areas.
• Ensure contractual requirements, scope boundaries and deliverables are fully met.
• Oversee project planning, sequencing and coordination across engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Review installation methodologies, drawings, design intent and technical submissions.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships with client engineering, operations and construction teams.
• Lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent mechanical/M&E projects.
• Lead progress meetings, commercial reviews and coordination sessions.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to safety legislation, company policies and safe systems of work.
• Maintain programme integrity, identify risks to schedule and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Oversee mechanical systems delivery including HVAC, process pipework, clean utilities and cleanroom services.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture across all sites and teams.
• Provide direction on mechanical and process engineering matters, ensuring technical issues are resolved promptly.
• Ensure all works are executed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and site personnel across multiple projects.
• Maintain strong governance across document control, QA records and close-out packs.
• Support, mentor and develop junior team members to strengthen long-term capability.
• Take full ownership of the commercial performance of assigned contracts, including forecasting, cost control, margins and cash flow.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, negotiation, performance management and compliance.
• Support commissioning teams with FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ readiness and system turnover activities.
• Work closely with commercial teams on valuations, progress claims, reporting and final accounts.
• Manage variations, change orders, contract obligations and commercial risk.
• Ensure works comply with specifications, client standards, regulatory requirements and internal quality systems.
• Drive a culture of high compliance and technical accuracy across all teams.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the commercial, technical and operational delivery of multiple mechanical and M&E projects within regulated environments such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing and high-tech industrial facilities. The role carries full accountability for contract performance from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and final handover.

• Strong contractor-side background delivering mechanical, process or M&E projects.
• Confident, senior-level client-facing communication style.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems including pipework, HVAC, utilities and cleanroom services.
• Familiarity with P6/MS Project, BIM coordination and digital QA tools.
• Experience within life sciences, semiconductor or high-tech industrial sectors.
• Proven experience managing multiple contracts within regulated environments.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or Construction Management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage subcontractors.
• Flexibility to travel between project sites when required.
• Excellent commercial acumen with solid understanding of forecasting, variations and contractual risk.
• Experience supporting commissioning, turnover and QA processes.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance