At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical/HVAC projects from award to completion, managing teams and finances.
- Company: Established mechanical subcontractor with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company mobile, laptop, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Office-based role with occasional site visits and opportunities for mentorship.
- Why this job: Take ownership of exciting projects and make a real impact in a senior role.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in mechanical/HVAC; strong financial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 85000 £ per year.
Our client, a well-established mechanical subcontractor, requires an experienced Contracts Manager to join the business at a senior level, reporting directly to the Managing Director. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Contracts Manager with a mechanical/HVAC background to take full ownership of project delivery from award through to completion, working across multiple concurrent projects.
This is predominantly an office-based Contracts Manager role, working from either our client's Victoria or Kent office, with occasional site visits required as projects demand.
The Role:
- As Contracts Manager, you will take commercial and financial ownership of mechanical and HVAC projects post-award, managing procurement, subcontractor selection, and applications while overseeing 2-3 smaller-to-medium sized projects at any one time.
- You will manage and support Project Managers, ensuring programmes are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining strong design coordination throughout.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full project ownership from post-award through to completion
- Financial management, procurement, and commercial negotiation
- Subcontractor selection based on suitability, not just cost
- Managing and supporting a team of Project Managers
- Design coordination and overall project delivery oversight
- Supporting health & safety on smaller projects without a dedicated PM
What We're Looking For:
- Proven, established experience already operating at Contracts Manager level within a mechanical subcontractor background — plumbing, pipefitting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (this is not a role for someone stepping up from Site Supervisor)
- Experience gained with a similarly sized, medium-scale mechanical subcontractor
- A track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Experience managing and mentoring Project Managers
- Stable employment history with solid tenure at previous companies
- A credible, hands-on Contracts Manager who leads from experience
The Package:
- Salary: £65,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience
- Company credit card
- Company mobile and laptop
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager from a mechanical/HVAC background looking for a senior, predominantly office-based role with genuine ownership and autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.
Contracts Manager employer: Recserv Ltd
Join a well-established mechanical subcontractor that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers the chance to take ownership of significant projects while working in a supportive environment. Located in the vibrant areas of Kent and London, you will enjoy the benefits of a dynamic city life alongside a fulfilling career in the mechanical/HVAC sector.
