Contracts Manager


Company:	Daniel Owen Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bradford, BD1 1AF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Contracts Manager

Location: Bradford, with UK-wide travel

Salary: £45,000-£55,000, DOE

Benefits: Company vehicle, company benefits and progression opportunities

Are you an experienced Contracts/Project Manager with a background in mechanical building services, HVAC or plumbing installations?

An established and growing building services contractor is looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee mechanical installation projects from receipt of order through to completion and handover.

Based from Bradford, you will take responsibility for the commercial and operational delivery of projects across the UK. You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure each project is completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This is a varied and hands-on position suited to someone who is confident managing multiple elements of project delivery. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, monitor site progress, manage project finances and variations, and resolve any technical or operational issues that arise.

The successful candidate could come from a Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Engineer or similar mechanical building services background. You will need strong organisational and commercial skills, alongside the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

Managing HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing installation projects

Reviewing project specifications, scope of works and contractual requirements

Planning and coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials and project resources

Carrying out site surveys and providing accurate information for working drawings

Monitoring project programmes and ensuring key milestones are achieved

Attending pre-start meetings, progress meetings and client reviews

Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout project delivery

Monitoring project costs, budgets and overall commercial performance

Identifying, pricing and managing project variations

Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring work is completed to the required standard

Monitoring site progress and addressing technical or operational issues

Conducting toolbox talks and health and safety audits

Ensuring projects comply with relevant health and safety requirements

Coordinating completion, commissioning and final handover

Maintaining accurate project documentation and progress reports

Supporting the continued development of client relationships

About You

Previous experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Engineer or in a similar role

A strong background in mechanical building services

Experience managing M&E, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning or plumbing installation projects

Confident managing projects from initial order through to completion and handover

Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, costs and variations

Excellent organisational and programme-management skills

Comfortable managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams

Strong client-facing and communication skills

A practical and solutions-focused approach to project delivery

Good understanding of construction site health and safety

Willingness to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Salary of £45,000-£55,000, negotiable depending on experience

Company vehicle

Company benefits package

Training and professional development

Opportunities for progression within a growing business

A varied role delivering mechanical building services projects across the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical Contracts/Project Manager looking to take ownership of varied projects within an established and growing business.

To apply, please submit your CV or call Jess on 01618869670

Contracts Manager, Project Manager, mechanical, North East, Bradford, HVAC, Plumbing

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