At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse mechanical and electrical projects from start to finish.
- Company: GW Power, a leader in renewable technologies and M&E services.
- Benefits: Excellent salary, company car, and long-term career growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and work with skilled teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing construction contracts and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
LOCATION: Hull & Yorkshire
SALARY: Excellent + Company Car
GW Power is recruiting a Contracts Manager to take ownership of a varied portfolio of mechanical and electrical projects. The Contracts Manager will oversee between two and five live projects, typically valued from £100,000 upwards. As Contracts Manager, you’ll lead each contract from initial handover through to completion, the defects liability period and final retention. This opportunity would suit an experienced professional who can control programme, cost, quality and contractual risk across multiple projects.
GW Power is an established M&E, renewable technologies, maintenance and decarbonisation provider delivering projects across commercial and public-sector estates. Its portfolio spans electrical and mechanical installations, service and maintenance, testing and compliance, and low-carbon technologies.
Reporting to the Contracts Director, you’ll work collaboratively with GW Power’s mechanical, electrical and commercial teams. You’ll coordinate engineers, subcontractors, designers and suppliers to ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently and commercially. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who understands how to keep multiple projects moving, communicate confidently with clients and maintain close control of every aspect of project delivery.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT- Take ownership of varied projects from handover through to final retention.
- Manage projects valued from approximately £100,000 upwards.
- Lead delivery across programme, budget, quality and commercial performance.
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical and commercial teams.
- Enjoy an autonomous position with direct client and project responsibility.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle from handover through to completion.
- Monitor project programmes, budgets, specifications and delivery risks.
- Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and designers.
- Manage client communication, site progress, defects and project reporting.
- Control variations, costs, invoices, purchase orders and overall project performance.
- Experience managing construction contracts from initial handover through to completion.
- Ideally, a background in mechanical, electrical, combined M&E or building services projects.
- The ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities and deadlines.
- Sound commercial knowledge covering variations, costs and contractual risk.
- Strong project-planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive and confident approach to client and stakeholder management.
- Excellent salary, benefits and company car or car allowance.
- Ownership of a diverse portfolio of technically varied projects.
- A highly autonomous role spanning the full contract lifecycle.
- Support from experienced operational, commercial and engineering teams.
- A long-term career with an established business operating across M&E, maintenance and renewable energy.
If you’re an experienced contracts professional looking for an autonomous role where you can take ownership of varied mechanical and electrical projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Contracts Manager in Kingston upon Hull employer: Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations
GW Power is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hull & Yorkshire where you can take ownership of diverse mechanical and electrical projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from excellent salary packages, a company car, and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced teams in a supportive culture that values autonomy and innovation.
Contact Details:
Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations Recruitment Team
