Mechanical Contracts Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client, established in 1982, has garnered a reputation for delivering dynamic, reliable, and friendly service to domestic and commercial clients across the South of England. With 40 years of knowledge and experience, the company is expanding and seeking an experienced Mechanical Contract Manager for their Wiltshire branch to cover clients across the South West. The company operates within various sectors, providing a full range of design, installation, and maintenance services for electrical, heating, plumbing, fire, and security systems. They emphasize compliance with current regulations and maintaining up-to-date knowledge. COMPANY USP's Employee Owned Trust (EOT): Empowering employees by involving them in the company's ownership. High-End Projects: Secured by reputation, quality work, and word-of-mouth. Investment in Apprenticeships: Currently supporting 27 apprentices across the company JOB RESPONSBILITIES You will manage the company’s key clients and contract as a team to manage and deliver a portfolio of installation projects within the construction industry. This includes projects of varying values, from pre-construction handover through to successful completion. The role involves undertaking financial and risk management to ensure projects are profitable and maintaining Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Compliance, while delivering excellent customer service. KEY RESPONSIBLITIES Project Delivery: Deliver projects on time and within budget. Identify and leverage business opportunities to maximize profitability through good procurement practices, efficient labour management, and liaison with the QS function. Quality Service: Deliver a quality service by identifying customer requirements and providing tailored, cost-effective solutions. Build long-term relationships with clients. Health and Safety: Lead projects by driving a ‘Safety First’ culture. Ensure full Health and Safety management and compliance. Risk Management: Safeguard the company’s interests by minimizing business risk throughout the project. Identify solutions and escalate issues as required. Resource Management: Manage all project resources including labour, materials, and time effectively to maximize profitable delivery. Create and encourage project pauses to analyse the course of action and take appropriate steps if needed. Sub-Contract Management: Manage sub-contract partners to ensure high-quality work is delivered on time and correctly the first time. Continuous Improvement: Attend and participate in Contracts Manager meetings to improve the delivery of roles. Compliance: Ensure compliance with Wheeler’s policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate forms and documentation are produced, approved, processed, and align with main contractor and client documentation. Stakeholder Relations: Build strong relations with the client’s team, sub-contractors, our delivery team, and other key stakeholders to ensure open and positive lines of communication. Management Information: Produce accurate management information and project reports. Attend project/contract review meetings internally and externally to facilitate timely and informed project plans, financial projections, and business decisions. SALARY & BENEFITS Salary up £60,000 per year, 22 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service rising with service to a max of 25 days. 360 Wellbeing (Store discounts, 24/7 Access to GP’s, Mental health & Carer support + more) A modern and equipped company vehicle for business use. PDA for business use. Uniform and PPE. Enhance your skills with ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. Opportunities to give back to the community through fundraising. Regular social events funded by the company, providing an opportunity to bond with your colleagues and have some fun outside of work. Workplace pension contributions – 3% employer, 5% employee. Please call Sunil on (phone number removed) for more details and please apply to the advert to prompt a callback