Mechanical Contracts Manager

Company: Reactive Recruitment
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Job Description:

Job Title: Mechanical Contracts Manager

Salary: Circa £60,000 DOE + Competitive Package

Location: Belfast | Projects Across Northern Ireland

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Mechanical & Electrical | Building Services | Construction

Three Reasons to Apply:

  1. Circa £60,000 DOE + Package Competitive salary and overall package that reflects your experience and responsibilities.

  2. Senior Management Opportunity Take ownership of multiple mechanical contracts, lead Project Managers and site teams, and have a genuine influence on project delivery.

  3. Northern Ireland-Based Projects Belfast-based position overseeing projects throughout NI, with excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

The Job in a Nutshell:

Essentially, your job will be to oversee the successful delivery of mechanical building services contracts, making sure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

You’ll take responsibility for multiple live projects, managing everything from initial contract award and design coordination through to installation, commissioning and final handover.

You’ll be overseeing Project Managers, Site Managers and wider project teams, coordinating resources, monitoring budgets and programmes, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and main contractors.

You’ll also work closely with the commercial team to manage costs, variations and contractual requirements.

Don’t worry, you’ll have an experienced team around you your role is to lead, support and ensure everything comes together successfully.

Should You Apply?

We think candidates with strong Mechanical Building Services experience and a proven background in managing mechanical construction projects should apply.

After reviewing the requirements, if you’ve successfully delivered mechanical contracts, managed project teams and maintained control over budgets, programmes and subcontractors, you’ll have a strong chance of being successful.

We’re particularly interested in speaking with:

  • Experienced Mechanical Contracts Managers looking for a fresh challenge with an established M&E contractor.

  • Senior Mechanical Project Managers ready to take the next step into a Contracts Management position.

  • Mechanically qualified professionals with an HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.

  • Experienced mechanical tradespeople who have progressed into senior project management and have strong technical and commercial knowledge.

You’ll need a solid understanding of mechanical installations, commissioning, project delivery, commercial management and health and safety.

Most importantly, you’ll be a confident leader who can manage multiple projects, develop teams and build strong client relationships.

Benefits for You:

  • Circa £60,000 basic salary DOE.

  • Competitive company package.

  • Belfast-based position, overseeing projects throughout Northern Ireland.

  • Senior management responsibility within an established M&E contractor.

  • Opportunity to manage multiple mechanical contracts from award through to completion.

  • Leadership responsibility for Project Managers, Site Managers and wider delivery teams.

  • Long-term career progression opportunities within the business.

  • Varied mechanical building services projects, offering genuine technical and commercial responsibility.

  • Opportunity to influence project delivery, operational performance and team development.

  • Support from an established project delivery and commercial team.

How to Apply:

All YOU need to do is hit “Apply Now” below once you do that, I’ll be in touch. My name is Ryan Logan, so expect me to give you a quick and confidential call to discuss the opportunity.

Other than that, we do the rest, including CV TLC, submission, interview preparation and salary negotiation all completely free of charge to you.

Ryan Logan | Reactive Recruitment

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Not actively looking? No problem. Whether you’re an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager considering a change or a Senior Mechanical Project Manager ready to step up, I’d be happy to have a confidential conversation.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Skills:M&E Project Management Project Management Building Services Building Services Installation Building Services Engineering MEP Management Contracts management Mechanical Management

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026