Mechanical Contracts Manager (Data Centres)

Mechanical Contracts Manager - Data Centres London / M25 | Permanent | £90,000-£110,000 + Package

We're working with an established and growing mechanical contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to support their expanding Data Centre client base across London and the M25.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, smaller works packages and variations within live Data Centre environments, rather than overseeing one large hyperscale build.

The Role You'll take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple mechanical projects throughout the full lifecycle, from design and pre-construction through to installation, commissioning and handover. You'll work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal Design, Estimating and Commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and to programme.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing multiple mechanical projects and smaller works packages concurrently

Taking projects from pre-construction and design through to commissioning and handover

Managing variations, delays, programme impacts and commercial risks

Working closely with QS / Commercial teams to protect project margins

Managing subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and wider project teams

Developing and maintaining project programmes

Chairing client and project meetings

Managing RFIs, TQs and technical submissions

Identifying and mitigating design, delivery and commercial risks

Maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact

Ensuring compliance with CDM, HSEQ and project governance requirements

Supporting and developing members of the project team

Identifying opportunities for additional works and improving project profitability About You

We're looking for someone with solid mechanical project delivery experience who is comfortable working in Data Centres, critical environments or similarly complex live environments.

You'll ideally have:

Previous Contracts Manager experience, or be ready to step up into the position

Strong mechanical project management experience

Experience managing multiple projects/packages simultaneously

Full lifecycle project delivery experience

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of variations and contractual risk

Good knowledge of JC...