Contracts Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Contracts Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Application Deadline: 12 February 2026

Department: Contracts

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mallusk

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Description

Team Overview: The Contracts department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.

Role Overview: We are currently seeking a self motivated and enthusiastic individual who can manage, develop, delegate work accordingly whilst supporting project teams on progress and advancements. The successful candidate would be working in conjunction with an established commercial project management team and alongside our in house M&E design team, who operate with the latest Revit, AutoCAD & MEP 3D design packages.

The majority of our projects are currently based throughout NI & ROI and are predominantly within the commercial sector; these projects include general mechanical and electrical installation works and various construction activities. With this being the case, relevant experience within the MEP sector would be beneficial but not essential.

Job Title: Contracts Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Mallusk

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to: Operations Manager

What You'll be Doing

Responsible for leading and developing project delivery teams to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely project delivery, while maintaining strong client relationships through regular meetings and site engagement. The role oversees project planning and readiness (including drawings, specifications, orders, templates, plant, and equipment), resource forecasting, subcontractor vetting and management, and cost control in collaboration with commercial and operations teams. Key duties include forecasting and tracking project spend, managing labour and subcontractor requirements, supporting valuations, variations, and claims, chairing regular internal project meetings, reporting progress to clients, and contributing to company-wide performance reviews. The role also ensures compliance with budgets, programmes, and safety standards, supports team development, and oversees completion activities such as O&M manuals, as built drawings, and certification.