At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing mechanical projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Established building services contractor with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, 25 days holiday, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work on diverse commercial projects.
- Why this job: Great opportunity to grow into a Contracts Manager role with hands-on training.
- Qualifications: Mechanical background with project management or strong trade experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.
The client is a well-established building services contractor delivering mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions across a wide range of commercial projects. The business provides a full design, installation and management service, covering project management, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance. With a strong reputation for quality, technical delivery and long-standing client relationships, the company offers a supportive environment for someone looking to develop their career within mechanical building services. Operating from their office just outside of Swindon, the business has a collaborative culture where junior members of the team are given genuine exposure, training and responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical background who is looking to take the next step into contracts management.
The role involves assisting with the management of mechanical building services projects from initial handover through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard. Responsibilities include:
- Support with the procurement of plant, materials and subcontractor packages, helping to secure best value while keeping projects within budget.
- Help assess labour requirements, coordinate site resource and monitor progress to ensure works are delivered on programme.
- Attend site regularly to monitor quality, progress, health and safety, and resolve day-to-day issues alongside site teams, engineers and subcontractors.
- Assist with monthly applications for payment, variation costing, purchasing records, project spend forecasts and work-in-progress reports.
- Support the preparation and monitoring of RAMS, ensuring site teams are working safely and in line with current legislation and company standards.
- Work closely with clients, consultants, architects, surveyors, internal design teams and site teams to ensure clear communication throughout the project.
- Assist with tender submissions, project handovers, certification, commissioning records and the preparation of O&M manuals.
What you will need:
- A mechanical building services background.
- Experience within HVAC, pipework, heating, ventilation, public health or mechanical installation.
- Some project management experience, or a strong trade/supervisory background with the desire to move into management.
- Good numeracy, literacy and organisational skills.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- A current CSCS card or NVQ Level 3 would be highly beneficial.
- Good communication skills and confidence dealing with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
- A proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving.
- A genuine desire to learn, develop and progress into a Contracts Manager role.
The package includes a competitive salary around £45,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, negotiable car allowance, 25 days holiday per annum, ongoing training and development, and long-term progression into a Mechanical Contracts Manager role.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move forward in their career but may not yet be the finished article. If you are looking for a role where you can develop commercially, technically and professionally within a supportive building services contractor, this could be an excellent next step.
If you are looking to progress into mechanical contracts management and want to join a business that will support your development, click apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Junior Mechanical Contracts Manager in Swindon employer: Nimble Recruitment
This well-established building services contractor, located just outside of Swindon, is an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in mechanical building services. With a collaborative culture that prioritises training and genuine exposure to project management, employees benefit from ongoing development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. The company’s commitment to quality and strong client relationships makes it a rewarding place to work for aspiring contracts managers.
