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The Company
Our client is a leading provider of comprehensive construction and building services across the UK, specialising in transforming and creating spaces across commercial, retail and education developments. They hold an impressive portfolio delivering over 250 projects across the UK. As they continue to grow, the company is actively focused on expanding its building services division, aiming to further enhance its reach and capabilities in the construction industry
The Project
As an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager, you will be based from the Bradford Office and will play a crucial role overseeing building services packages a wide range of projects across multiple sectors including education, commercial and residential developments with values between 100k - 5m in West Yorkshire. Your responsibilities will include negotiating contract terms, monitoring project performance, resolving disputes, and maintaining comprehensive records.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;
- SMSTS
- CSCS Card
- First Aid (desirable but not essential)
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
- Proven history of overseeing projects with values between 100k - 2m
- Previous experience working in a Contracts Manager or comparable position for a Building Services or MEP subcontractor
Additional skills;
- IT Skills
- Solid analytical skills
- Quality & risk management
- Impressive leadership abilities
- Superb negotiation capabilities
- Expertise in budget management
- Capacity to effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions
- A solid understanding of contract law and relevant regulations
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles, systems and technologies
- In-depth understanding of local, national, and international regulations that impact mechanical systems
The Role
- Job Title: Mechanical Contracts Manager
- Job Type: Permanent
- Project: 100k - 5m Various Education, Commercial & Residential Developments
- Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
- Reporting to: Head of Building Services
Duties
- Appointing contractors
- Provide expert mechanical knowledge
- Negotiate terms with clients, suppliers and vendors
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and implement contracts
- Conduct and manage on-site health and safety audits
- Provide regular reports to both internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor project budgets effectively, adhering to project expenditures
- Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
- Oversee the development and review of mechanical system designs and drawings
- Assess contract-related risks and develop strategies to address and minimize them
- Communicate contractual changes to all stakeholders, administration and/or management
- Manage contract modifications and assess their impact on the project's scope, timeline, and budget
- Ensure that all contract deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications through effective oversight
- Identify and address potential issues during contract execution, and negotiate resolutions in a professional manner
- Monitor all mechanical installations to guarantee works comply with industry standards, building codes, and client specifications
- Coordinate and supervise tenders, cost estimation, and project development throughout preconstruction and construction phases
- Oversee all aspects of mechanical contracts, encompassing the review, negotiation, and finalization of contract terms and conditions
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, correspondence, and related documents, and provide regular updates to management on contract performance and compliance
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, and take corrective action as needed to address any shortcomings
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding mechanical services, providing regular updates and addressing concerns promptly
- Manage mechanical engineering installation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company objectives
This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Thomas Robertshaw - Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)
