M&E Contracts Manager

Maidstone, Kent
Asper Recruitment

Job description Mechanical Contracts Manager

An exciting opportunity to join our experienced team in a recently formed privately owned M&E Group bringing together in excess of 150+ years experience.

As such an opportunity is available for an experienced M&E Contracts Manager to join the team.

The Role

• Responsibility for the project and contract management of mechanical projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget along with ensuring site safety and quality is maintained.
• Working closely with the Electrical division to successfully deliver joint projects.
• Supporting the production of mechanical and M&E tenders for both pre-designed and design & build projects along with project management of awarded contracts.
• Report on ongoing project performance, highlighting at risk projects and providing solutions to help deliver project targets.
• Evaluate opportunities and work with the SMT to identify strategic opportunities.
• Leading the team of employed and sub contracted engineers including direct line management, performance and development of the team.
• Be responsible for the management of labour resources on multiple sites to ensure project completion on time and within budget.
• Leading and improving the health and safety and compliance processes including undertaking regular site safety inspections.
• Negotiating preferential rates with suppliers to ensure best prices are always achieved.

Experience:

• Recognised industry qualifications
• Engineering/Installer background would be ideal
• Proven track record in the Mechanical services industry.
• Must have sound knowledge of all mechanical systems including commercial and domestic plumbing and heating, natural and LPG Gas
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Building legislation, Gas Regulations, Water Regulations, H&S at Work Act
• Experience in specialist gas, oil and catering gases would be beneficial but not essential

Skills and abilities:

• IT proficient in all key Office products, including Excel and comfortable working in an office environment
• High numeracy levels & commercial awareness a must alongside an eye for finer details

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary dependant on qualifications and experience
• Permanent, full time position
• Car Allowance
• Company phone
• Ongoing Training
• Pension