Contracts Manager

Surrey

Up to £75,000 + car allowance +overtime + progression + company benefits + full-time permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading project engineering and construction services company, delivering high spec mechanical and electrical installations across business-critical environments.

This is an opportunity to drive complex HVAC projects from start to finish, with autonomy and real ownership.

Working within the Projects Division, you’ll take full commercial and operational responsibility for a portfolio of contracts. These include HVAC installation projects involving chillers, air handling units, and pipework systems so proven experience in delivering mechanical packages of this kind is essential.
Based around Surrey and occasionally Gloucester this role requires travel to sites  ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with both statutory and client-specific standards.

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead the full lifecycle of multiple contracts from pre-construction through to completion and final handover
·Oversee and be involved in HVAC installation works including chillers, AHUs, ductwork, and mechanical plant systems
·Manage direct labour, subcontractors, supply chain, and project teams to ensure successful, cost-effective delivery
·Monitor budgets, cost forecasting, gross margins, and risk to ensure strong commercial performance
·Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and documented to legal and industry standards
·Support strategic business growth by contributing to bid processes, change control, and revenue development

The Person
· Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Construction (ONC, HND or Degree)
· Proven experience managing mechanical installation projects in a Contracts Manager or similar capacity / knowledge of HVAC systems and commercial fit-out standards
· Full UK driving license and willingness to travel between regional sites
· SC or DV clearance eligibility

For further information contact Hannah Wade at Konker Group.

Hannah.wade@konkergroup.com or 01392 357565