Senior M&E Contracts Manager

Role Overview

The Senior M&E Contracts Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of electrical and M&E projects from pre-construction through to handover. The role focuses on programme management, financial control, quality assurance, client liaison and workforce leadership to ensure profitable and compliant project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Planning

• Prepare project programmes, sequencing plans and logistics strategies.

• Develop procurement schedules and support purchasing/financial planning.

• Engage early with supply chain and establish labour/resource strategies.

• Attend design meetings and contract reviews; identify potential variations.

• Produce operational, quality and health & safety plans.

Project Delivery

• Monitor progress against programme and implement delay-recovery actions.

• Lead procurement of materials and subcontractors in line with company procedures.

• Maintain accurate financial tracking, cashflows, orders and reporting.

• Review invoices, labour reports and expenses; prepare variations and final accounts.

• Manage commissioning, handover documentation and O&M manuals.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as main client contact throughout project lifecycle.

• Provide consistent updates on progress, costs and changes.

• Obtain agreement to variations and extensions of time.

• Represent the company at meetings and support marketing/testimonial efforts.

Operations & Workforce Management

• Lead site teams, set consistent operational standards and ensure efficiency.

• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors; review performance.

• Mentor junior Contract Managers and support team development.

• Ensure compliance with recruitment, induction and workforce legislation.

Quality, Compliance & Health & Safety

• Monitor installation quality, minimise snagging and secure client sign-off.

• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, MCS and industry standards.

• Maintain accurate RAMS, monitor site safety and attend internal H&S meetings.

• Support training needs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 minimum (Level 6 preferred) or equivalent electrical qualification.

• Approved Electrician status and SMSTS (essential).

• Strong track record managing M&E/electrical projects to completion.

• Commercially astute with experience in cost control and final accounts.

• Skilled in client liaison, team leadership and subcontractor management.

• Strong understanding of electrical installations, RAMS and H&S legislation.

• Full UK driving licence.