via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·2 days ago

M&E Contracts Manager

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Basildon Full-time
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M\&E Contracts Manager

Location: Essex \& East London
Salary: Up to £85,000 \+ Package
Employment Type: Permanent

The Role

An established M\&E contractor is looking to appoint an experienced M\&E Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects across Essex and East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with either a Mechanical or Electrical bias to take responsibility for the successful delivery of approximately 3–4 projects at any one time, with individual project values ranging from £100k to £1m.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the delivery of multiple M\&E projects across Essex and East London.

  • Manage approximately 3–4 live projects simultaneously.

  • Take projects from pre\-construction and procurement through to completion and handover.

  • Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors.

  • Monitor project programmes, budgets, labour and resources.

  • Coordinate procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.

  • Attend and lead client and project progress meetings.

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and the wider supply chain.

  • Identify and manage project risks, variations and programme issues.

  • Work closely with the commercial team to ensure projects remain financially successful.

  • Ensure all works comply with relevant Health \& Safety requirements.

  • Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final project handover.
Experience
  • Previous experience working as an M\&E Contracts Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager or Electrical Contracts Manager.

  • Strong Mechanical or Electrical building services background.

  • Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Experience delivering M\&E projects from initial stages through to completion.

  • Strong understanding of project programmes, procurement and commercial management.

  • Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.

  • Excellent client\-facing and communication skills.

  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and variations.

  • Ability to work independently and take full ownership of project delivery.
The Opportunity

This is a senior role offering significant responsibility across a varied portfolio of M\&E projects. You will join an established contractor with a strong presence across London and the South East and the opportunity to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Pay: £60,000\.00\-£80,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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