Contracts Manager in Sittingbourne

Contracts Manager – M&E Projects Location: Hybrid / Office based in Kent Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 DOE plus benefits Hours: Monday-Friday / 8am to 5pm Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time We’re recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple M&E projects from pre-construction through to completion, leading project teams and acting as a senior point of contact for clients. You’ll be joining a well-established and rapidly growing M&E contractor with a strong reputation across the South East and London. Following significant organic growth and an expanding project portfolio, the business is now looking for a senior professional to help drive the next stage of its development. This is a key leadership position where you’ll have genuine responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships and team development, with the opportunity to make a real impact as the business continues to grow. What You'll Be Doing * Managing multiple M&E projects from design and mobilisation through to handover * Leading Project Managers, Project Engineers and Site Supervisors * Overseeing design, procurement, mobilisation and construction * Managing project programmes, budgets, forecasts and cash flow * Reviewing and approving variations and subcontract packages * Monitoring project performance, costs, quality and programme * Leading client and internal project meetings * Managing project risks, H&S and compliance * Overseeing project completion, handover and O&M documentation * Mentoring, developing and managing direct reports What We're Looking For * Proven M&E Contracts/Project Management experience within school environments * Strong understanding of M&E building services and construction * Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously * Strong commercial and financial management skills * Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts * Strong programme and procurement experience * Good knowledge of CDM 2015, CPP, RAMS and H&S * Proven leadership and people management experience * Excellent client and stakeholder management skills * CSCS Black Card or willingness to obtain, SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely * Full UK Driving Licence, Enhanced DBS and BPSS or willingness to obtain Desirable: * HNC, HND or Degree in Building Services, Construction or Engineering * NEBOSH qualification * CIOB, CIBSE, IET or CABE membership * SC or DV clearance What's on Offer * Permanent senior management position * Opportunity to lead major M&E projects * Opportunity to shape and develop a growing project team * Direct involvement in company growth and business development * Established and expanding contractor If you’re an experienced M&E Contracts Manager looking for a senior position where you can take real ownership of projects, lead a team and play a key role in a growing business, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply now or contact Mark May for a confidential discussion