Mechanical Contracts Manager

Company: Reactive Recruitment
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Location: Newtownabbey
Job Description:

Mechanical Contracts Manager

Salary: Competitive DOE + Company Car / Car AllowanceLocation: Newtownabbey / Projects across Northern Ireland & ROIEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentIndustry: Mechanical & Electrical / Building Services

Three Reasons to Apply:

  1. Senior-level position with ownership of mechanical projects from contract award through to completion.
  2. Major M&E projects across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and public-sector developments.
  3. Long-term progression within a highly established M&E contractor offering continued training and professional development.

The job in a nutshell:

Essentially, youll take responsibility for the successful delivery ofmultiple mechanical building services projects, predominantly across Northern Ireland with work in ROI where required.

This is a proper Contracts Manager position youll have ownership frompre-construction right through to commissioning and final handover, making sure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Youll be responsible for:

  • Managing multiple live mechanical projects
  • Leading Site Managers, Supervisors and Engineers
  • OverseeingHVAC, pipework, public health and mechanical installations
  • Managing project programmes, labour and resources
  • Working alongside QS teams to control budgets and profitability
  • Managing variations, procurement and subcontractors
  • Chairing progress meetings and maintaining client relationships
  • Coordinating with electrical, construction and design teams
  • Overseeing commissioning and project handover
  • Maintaining strong Health & Safety and quality standards

Should you apply?

If youre an experiencedMechanical Contracts Manager with a strong background delivering building services projects, this should be worth a conversation.

Ideally, youll have:

  • Significant mechanical building services experience
  • Strong knowledge ofHVAC, pipework and public health systems
  • Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills
  • Degree/HNC in Building Services Engineeringor equivalent experience
  • Full UK driving licence

Experience with BIM, Procore, Microsoft Project, NEC/JCT contracts, SMSTS, CSCS Management, IOSH or NEBOSH would also be advantageous.

Benefits for You:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Private healthcare subject to service
  • Death in Service cover
  • Industry-leading training
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working practices where operationally possible
  • Opportunity to deliver prestigious projects acrossNI, ROI and the UK

How to Apply:

AllYOU need to do is hitApply Now below once you do that, Ill be in touch. My name isRyan, so expect me to give you a quick and confidential call to discuss.

Other than that, we do the rest, includingCV TLC, submission, interview preparation and salary negotiation all completely free of charge to you.

Skills:Electrical Management M&E Project Management Electrical Contracting Contracts Assistance Project Management Building Services Building Services Installation

Benefits:Company Vehicle Fuel Allowance Pension Fund Performance Bonus Paid Holidays Mobile Phone Laptop

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Posted: August 21st, 2026