M&E Contract Manager

Upminster, Essex
Keyman Personnel

M&E Contract Manager

• Location: Office Based Upminster – Essex (plus Client, Site visits)
• Hours: 8am 5pm (Flexible Working) Manage Your Own Diary
  Salary: Open to Discussion Company Car: Ford Ranger or EV
• Holiday: 25 Days Holiday + Pension

The Opportunity

We are working exclusively with a long-established and highly respected M&E services contractor who operate nationally, delivering mechanical and electrical maintenance and compliance works across commercial, educational, and healthcare environments.

Due to new contract awards and continued growth across their maintenance division, they are now seeking a hands-on and commercially focused M&E Maintenance Manager to oversee contracts across the London, Essex, and Midlands regions.

This role is ideal for someone confident in pricing works, managing multiple contracts, and building long-term client relationships.

The Company

• Over 50 years industry experience
• Employing more than 400 staff across two regional offices (Essex & Midlands)
• Delivering both planned and reactive M&E maintenance, compliance works, and capital project upgrades
• Client base includes:
  • Commercial offices
  • Schools and universities
  • NHS and healthcare facilities
  • Public sector estates

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of M&E maintenance contracts valued up to £4M.
• Confidently price and quote for maintenance, remedial and small works.
• Conduct regular client meetings to maintain and develop strong working relationships.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and ensure service quality across all contracts.
• Balance time effectively between site visits, client meetings, and time in the Hornchurch office.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety and statutory obligations.

Ideal Candidate

• Background in M&E maintenance within the built environment.
• Strong commercial skills able to price works accurately and competitively.
• Experience managing a portfolio of live maintenance contracts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the regions.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Open to discussion based on experience
• Company car: Ford Ranger or fully electric vehicle (EV)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Flexible hours and full control over your diary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable and growing business with the autonomy to lead and grow your portfolio of contracts. If you re confident with pricing, contract delivery, and client engagement we d love to hear from you.