Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working)
Fast-Track Retail Projects Nationwide
£70,000-£80,000 + Car Allowance + Travel Expenses + Pension
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected M&E contractor with a turnover of approximately £45 million and a successful trading history spanning more than 60 years.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple fast-track retail projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Contracts Manager looking for autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to work directly alongside senior leadership within a long-established and financially secure business.
Offering hybrid working and the freedom to manage your own diary, this role will see you take ownership of several projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through to handover.
The Role
Reporting directly to a Director, you will be responsible for managing multiple mechanical projects concurrently, with individual project values ranging up to £2 million.
Projects are predominantly fast-track retail refurbishments and fit-outs, requiring a proactive approach, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, programmes, and site teams across the country.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the successful delivery of multiple mechanical projects simultaneously
Manage projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
Lead project planning, programming, and resource allocation
Monitor project costs, profitability, forecasts, and variations
Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
Attend client meetings and maintain strong relationships with key accounts
Provide regular operational and commercial updates to the Director
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Drive quality standards and ensure successful project outcomes
Support business growth through repeat business and client development
About You
We are looking to speak with experienced Mechanical Contracts Managers who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record managing multiple projects at any one time.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Mechanical Contracts Manager within the Building Services or M&E sector
Experience delivering retail, commercial fit-out, refurbishment, or fast-track projects
Strong understanding of mechanical building services installations
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Commercially aware with experience managing project finances, variations, and reporting
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent planning and organisational abilities
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel nationwide as required
What's on Offer
£70,000-£80,000 basic salary
Car allowance
Travel expenses
Pension scheme
Hybrid working arrangement
Flexibility to manage your own diary
Direct reporting line into a Director
Multiple projects up to £2 million mechanical value
Join a £45 million turnover contractor with over 60 years of successful trading
Long-term career progression within a growing and stable business
Apply
If you're an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager looking for a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects nationwide, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year