Contracts Manager (MEP) in Bolton

MEP / M&E Contracts Manager

Bolton (Office-Based & Hybrid Working)

Regular Travel Across London & South of England

£50,000 - £55,000 + Mileage Allowance

MEP / M&E Contracts Manager

Our client are seeking an experienced MEP / M&E Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of electrical and building services projects across London and the South of England.

Working with key clients across government and public sector sites, you will manage multiple contracts within live, occupied and secure environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Building Services professional looking to join a growing organisation delivering essential works across government, public sector and commercial estates.

The Role

As MEP Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.

You will be responsible for managing engineers, subcontractors, client relationships, commercial performance and compliance across a portfolio of electrical and MEP contracts.

The role combines office-based planning, hybrid working and regular site visits across London and the South of England.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Manage multiple MEP and electrical contracts simultaneously.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets and resource allocation.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Monitor contract performance and provide regular project reporting.

Technical Delivery & Compliance

• Manage the delivery of:
  • Electrical installations and upgrades
  • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) services
  • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
  • Testing, inspection and certification
  • Fire alarm systems (BS 5839)
  • CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems
  • Emergency lighting installations and LED upgrades
  • Electrical refurbishment and fit-out projects
  • EV charging installations
  • Planned and reactive maintenance works
  • Electrical compliance and remedial programmes
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Current Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Building Regulations
  • Client-specific standards and requirements

Client & Site Management

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Act as the key point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Attend client meetings and progress reviews.
• Manage works within live, occupied and secure environments.
• Coordinate project handovers and close-out documentation.
• Ensure accurate production of as-built drawings and O&M documentation.

Team Leadership

• Manage and support direct reports and site-based engineers.
• Coordinate subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Drive high standards of workmanship, safety and customer satisfaction.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working culture.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong electrical services background and proven experience delivering projects within commercial, public sector or facilities management environments.

You will be confident managing multiple projects, stakeholders and operational teams while maintaining strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge.

Essential Experience

• Experience as an:
  • MEP Contracts Manager
  • M&E Contracts Manager
  • Electrical Contracts Manager
  • Electrical Project Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Building Services Manager
  • Facilities Contracts Manager
• Proven experience managing:
  • Multi-site contracts
  • Electrical installations
  • Building services projects
  • Subcontractors and engineers
  • Contract budgets and programmes
  • Commercial performance
• Strong client-facing skills.
• Experience working within occupied buildings.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working within:
  • Government buildings
  • Police estates
  • DWP offices
  • Secure environments
  • Public sector frameworks
• Experience delivering facilities maintenance contracts.
• Knowledge of compliance-led electrical projects.

Qualifications & Certifications

Essential

• HNC/HND or Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Related Engineering Discipline
• CSCS Card

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• SMSTS
• SSSTS
• IOSH Managing Safely
• NEBOSH General Certificate

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £55,000
• Mileage / Travel Allowance
• Hybrid Working
• Long-Term Career Development
• Varied Project Portfolio
• Exposure to Major Public Sector Clients
• Supportive and Growing Team Environment