M&E Contracts Manager (008jc) – City of London – up to £75k + Benefits

My client who has a history of over 200 years in the deliver a range of building, engineering and maintenance solutions to some of the region’s most iconic landmarks are now seeking to recruit a M&E Contracts Manager – Electrical Bias.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

You will be reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, and you will be overall responsibility for an allocated project or number of projects (subject to project values, programmes, and specific requirements), also supporting a current team of Contracts Managers within a growing M&E projects business stream.

Therefore, in this role you will be accountable for a number of allocated projects (subject to project values, programmes and complexities). You will be responsible for the delivery of designated projects in accordance with the agreed program ensuring that these are completed safely, and to budget and at the same time ensure that profitability and customer satisfaction is maximised.

Through effective management of both specialist packages and internal resource, you will maximise the delivery packages to achieve cost efficient completion and ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met and contractual obligations are fulfilled.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the project(s) from conception through to completion and final accounting.

This will include but not be limited to: -
- Managing / Supporting the tender submissions
- Managing / supporting project surveys and costing
- Managing the preplanning and sequencing of all project activities in line with the budgets and time scales
- Managing the project delivery through to project completion and sign off

Therefore, your key responsibilities and accountabilities will include:
- Establishment and control of the site team(s)
- Supervision of drawing production and technical.
- Selection of sub-contractors and suppliers with the Senior Operations Manager, other management colleagues and with Client approval
- All aspects of Health and Safety supported by our QHSE Manager.
- Attending site meetings is required.
- Ensuring quality and quantity of materials, equipment and personnel are maintained at the correct levels for installing all services and executing the work in a timely manner.
- Supervision of the delivery and distribution of plant and major equipment.
- Carry out regular site inspections both in-house and with Client/ Design team representatives to ensure the correct quality of installation.
- Ensuring effective planning and provision for the commissioning process.
- Liaise with Client/Design team representatives.

Planning and logistical considerations will be paramount to the successful execution of all projects. For this reason, one of the primary functions of the Contracts Manager will be to liaise with the customer to ensure the most effective sequencing and information flow.
These activities will include: -
- Detailed Planning of Pre-Installation Activities.
- Compiling of Contract Programs.
- Sequencing and monitoring plant and equipment deliveries.
- Planning of Sub-Contract and Specialist activities.
- Monitoring Contract Programs.
- Process/action of Progress Reports, RAMS/CPPs and all associated and relevant documentation.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the effective cost control of the project(s) and
will manage the following: -
- Setting up Contracts, which include contract documentation, tender appraisal, valuat5ion format and expenditure and cashflow forecasts.
- Contract Administration, from interim applications, Interim Applications, Budgeting/Commercial experience, Interim Statements/Costs Plans, Sub-Contracts/Major Suppliers Administration, Progress/Targets Appraisals, Formal Notifications and Internal Financial Reporting

In summary you must have:
- 5 years minimum project management experience
- Solid background with a reputable, industry recognised M&E contracting business.
- Good commercial acumen/estimating skills.
- Good design and technical capabilities
- A personable approach and be client facing.

Key Dimensions
- Accountable for the delivery of £2-3m project(s) value annually
- Demonstrate 5 years’ project management experience in a similar environment
- Demonstrate good commercial acumen / estimating skills
- Demonstrate practical system design knowledge in Mechanical / Electrical Field
- Demonstrate good site management skills in terms of driving and supporting safe systems of work
- Strong communication skills and work ethic
- 5 years minimum project management experience
- Solid background with a reputable, industry recognized M&E contracting business.
- Good commercial acumen/estimating skills.
- Good design and technical capabilities
- A personable approach and be client facing

Personal Attributes / Aptitudes and Skills
- Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering. HNC or Equivalent ESSENTIAL
- NVQ 4 or above in Management & Leadership area with Finance Management DESIRABLE
- Capable of costing Small to medium size projects ESSENTIAL
- A proven track record of delivery within the M&E Project / Installation sector, projects up to c£1m ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of MTC, JTC and NEC forms of contract, included experience of supporting project bid submission in terms of costing against NSR ESSENTIAL
- IOSH Working / Managing Safely, Safe system of Work Procedure – PTW; RAMS etc. ESSENTIAL
Leadership experience combined with good Mechanical or Electrical technical knowledge ESSENTIAL
- Proven experience as Contracts / project Manager across multiple projects within an SME business DESIRABLE
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve ESSENTAIL
- High level of self-motivation, organisational ability and drive to meet deadlines ESSENTAIL
- Commercial Aptitude, demonstrate the ability to manage commercial disputes both financial and operational ESSENTIAL
- Negotiation and Customer Care / Satisfaction Skills in a client facing environment ESSENTIAL
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively create and deliver effective written reports and verbal presentations ESSENTIAL
Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to positively influence delivery teams and customers ESSENTIAL
- Excellent knowledge of Health, Safety and Compliance legislation relating to the buildings services industry ESSENTIAL

In this role, you will be expected to work from their City of London HQ with trips out to the various jobs sites around the area.

In return they are offering an excellent starting salary, with the ability to earn extra with an enhanced overtime rate, 25 days + Bank Holidays, smartphone, tools, uniform + PPE, as well as Life Assurance, and company pension and other benefits.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [email protected] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7913/me-contracts-manager