Mechanical Contracts Manager

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Job description

Client: Since their formation over 40 years ago, my client has developed and grown into a successful fully fledged MEP contractor. With a strong turnover of circa £40m, they operate in a variety of sectors including commercial, education, food and distribution warehouses. Built on the back off repeat business, the quality of their product is unmatched throughout London and Europe. With a real family feel to the business, recognising the benefits of strong client and supply chain relationships is key to their success.

Mechanical Contracts Manager - High Travel / Stoke: £50,000 - £55,000 + Package

Due to phenomenal growth, my client are are looking for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager. This role This role reports to the Operations Manager and is both office and site based as site rotation is necessary to support project requirements. Liaise daily with the Client, Project Manager, QS, EHSQ, Design and Operations Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Attend tender handover and project start up meetings.

* Become familiar with all details and specifications of the contract.

* Set up for each project an email distribution list.

* Ensure full team understand role with regards the project and manage team and any issues.

* Setting out key dates Program - develop and produce the program.

* Raising RFI's, Lead final design.

* Issue technical submittals and follow through to approval.

* Ensure all large ticket items are procured and delivered in line with program.

* Budget -ultimately responsible for managing budget. Work closely with the QS.

* Breakout labour only packages and specialists' packages

* All aspects of the cost plan

* Sets out and manage labour tracker.

* Attend site weekly to monitor progress and quality.

* Ensure the progress report is updated weekly.

* Populate monthly high-level report for monthly Senior Mgt review.

Travel:

* Due to the nature of the role, there is expected 80% travel with this role.

The ideal candidate:

* Comfortable travelling for work

* Trade or Engineering Background is preferred

* 5 years post qualification experience in Construction/Project Management is preferred

* Proven experience in MS Project, MS Office Suite Proven experience in MS

* Excellent Communication, Organisation and Leadership skills

* Must be a team player

* Ability to meet deadlines

In return they offer:

* A real opportunity to climb the management ladder with a stable business.

* A healthy pipeline of work - our client has secured the majority of their turnover for the next 18 months.

* Join a business with excellent staff retention rate