Senior M&E Contracts Manager

The Senior M&E Contracts Manager is responsible for establishing, leading and delivering electrical contracts to achieve profitable, on-programme and high-quality outcomes. The role requires effective leadership of installation teams, robust client and supply-chain management, and full adherence to company procedures, safety standards and contractual obligations. Reporting to the Contracts Director, the Senior M&E Contracts Manager plays a key role in project planning, financial control, delivery, handover and post-completion support.

Duties:

• Pre-construction: Client Liaison, Programming/sequencing, Produce and deliver against Procurement Schedules, Assist with production of purchasing targets and financial tracker, Identify any potential Variations throughout the pre-construction and construction period, Consider project logistics and produce project management plans, Establish project labour strategy and resource plans, Attend Contract Review Meetings throughout Pre-construction and Construction period, Attend Design Meetings internally and externally, Ensure early supply chain engagement, Establish all necessary operational plans to satisfy client requirements including but not limited to quality and health and safety, Provide estimating support/backup.
• Short-Term Planning & Monitoring: Agree contract and labour programmes with the Directors, Monitor progress of the projects and update programme accordingly, Intervene and agree action plans to recover delays where possible, Ensure timely request for the delivery of all information that is on the programme critical path, Identify variations to contract that may impact the programme.
• Procurement: Develop relationship with suppliers and arrange discounts/contract support, Arrange for the timely delivery of materials, Adhere to company ordering procedure, Ensure enquiries and/or tender packages are sent to sub-contractors and suppliers, Sub-contractors must provide a completed PQQ and be fully approved before sub-contract orders can be placed.
• Finance: Ensure all variations are submitted on time with all supporting paperwork, Ensure all orders are entered on the Contract Order Book, Use financial tracking system, Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts for each project, Prepare Financial Tracker for review every month, Ensure weekly reporting of labour activity on site, Ensure all incoming invoices or applications for payment from suppliers and sub-contractors are checked and signed off to release payment on time, Ensure all time-sheets and expense claims are checked and signed off on time, Compile, submit and negotiate agreement of the contract final account.
• Client Relations & Liaison: Attend Project Launch meeting when project is ready for handover, Arrange banners/site boards to be displayed wherever possible, Represent the company at site meetings, Take and distribute meeting minutes, Maintain a flow of timely information to the client with regard to progress and cost, Obtain agreement to variations, Justify and obtain formal agreement of unavoidable delays, Resolve any client-related issues or disputes referred by Site Managers, Receive client instructions and communicate them to all affected personnel, Arrange commissioning and ensure paperwork is correct, Ensure MCS Registration is completed on time for the application of the Feed-in Tariff or Renewable Heat Incentive, Provide assistance to client/end user in applying for the Feed-in Tariff or Renewable Heat Incentive, Oversee the compilation of the O&M Manual for the contract, Request testimonials where possible, Take photographs of completed projects for marketing purposes, Assist the Directors in arranging and hosting promotional events and corporate entertainment.
• Operations and Workforce Management: Monitor organisation and methods to ensure maximum efficiency, Set common operational standards throughout sites, Ensure that an adequate workforce is available to enable the completion of contract to programme, Hold regular progress review meetings and review labour requirements, Ensure all personnel recruitment and induction procedures are completed, Liaise with sub-contracted trades to ensure good relations are maintained, Review sub-contractor performance on completion of contracts, Provide mentoring and support for less experienced CM's.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Monitor methods and output to ensure that the required quality standards are achieved at minimum cost, Agree snagging list with client, Communicate snagging list to all affected parties, Monitor contract to ensure compliance with Building Regs and any other prevailing legislation.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure RAMs are adequate and signed by every member of the installation teams, Attend regular RISC Meetings to discuss health & safety and environmental matters, Monitor site practices and routines to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, Ensure training needs are identified and request additional training as necessary.
• General: Carry out such other duties as are consistent with the job-holder's knowledge and skills and are necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts or for attainment of the goals of the business.

Person Specification

• Qualifications & Professional Requirements: NVQ Level 3 minimum requirement, Level 6 preferable or equivalent electrical qualification (essential), Approved Electrician status (Essential), SMSTS (Essential), Relevant H&S training such as IOSH Managing Safely (advantageous), Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Experience: Experience managing M&E/electrical contracts from pre-construction to handover, Proven record of commercial and financial control of projects, Strong history of client liaison and stakeholder management, Experience managing site teams and subcontractors, Ability to monitor programmes, recover delays and meet project milestones, Experience preparing and negotiating variations and final accounts, Knowledge of MCS, FIT and RHI processes (desirable).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of electrical installation principles and regulations, Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, Competent in project scheduling, procurement and resource planning, Proficient with project management and financial tracking tools, Solid understanding of RAMS requirements and H&S legislation.
• Behavioural Competencies: Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving, Organisation, Commercial Awareness, Relationship Management, Resilience, Professionalism.