Mechanical Contracts Manager

Job Description:

Location: Leicester (office-based) with occasional national site visits
Sector: Specialist Fit Out / M&E
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Vehicle/Vehicle Allowance + Package

We are a specialist fit out contractor delivering high-quality mechanical and building services solutions across commercial and specialist environments. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join our team, based from our Leicester office with responsibility for refurbishment and fit out managing projects nationwide.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of mechanical packages from pre-construction through to final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Manage multiple mechanical fit out projects from award through to completion and final account

• Take full responsibility for programme, cost control, quality, and compliance

• Coordinate mechanical design development, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover

• Manage and support site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Attend site meetings and client meetings as required

• Ensure all works are delivered in line with health & safety legislation and company procedures

• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for senior management

• Manage variations, valuations, and final accounts

• Liaise closely with clients, consultants, and main contractors to maintain strong working relationships

• Support estimating and pre-construction teams where required

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Contracts Manager (or similar) within the fit out, M&E, or building services sector

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, pipework, plant, etc.)

• Experience managing projects from inception to completion

• Sound commercial awareness and contract management experience

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• A Mechanical Qualification will be highly desirable

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Company car or car allowance

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and career development

• Opportunity to work on varied, high-quality fit out projects nationwide

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Bonus based on performance

If you'd like, I can also:

• Tailor this for senior vs mid-level candidates

• Make it more commercially focused or more site-focused

• Rework it into a recruitment advert rather than a formal JD

To apply please contact (url removed)