Contract Manager

About the Company - Established in 1759, Sykes & Son Limited is the UK’s oldest independent building contractor. Trading for over 265 years, Sykes has evolved from a small specialist contractor – a glazier, plumber, decorator and small builder – into a medium sized, multi-discipline contractor with an annual turnover of £30m. The company has three main workstreams: Building, Mechanical & Electrical and Maintenance. This diversity of self-delivered services allows us to offer a “one stop shop” solution to our clients. Furthermore, we have the flexibility to carry out minor works through to multi-million-pound projects. We are incredibly proud of the part that we have played in restoring, building, refurbishing and maintaining our capital’s heritage over the years. From royal palaces to world renowned museums, galleries and universities, we continue to forge long-term working relationships at London’s finest buildings. About the Role - The M&E Contracts Manager – M&E Installation, will be accountable for a number of allocated projects (subject to project values, programmes and complexities). The M&E Contracts Manager will be responsible for the delivery of designated projects in accordance with the agreed program ensuring that these are completed safely, and to budget. The Contract manager should ensure that profitability and customer satisfaction is maximised. Through effective management of both specialist packages and internal resource the contract manager will maximise the delivery packages to achieve cost efficient completion and ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met and contractual obligations are fulfilled. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the project(s) from conception through to completion and final accounting. This will include but not be limited to: - Managing / Supporting the tender submissions Managing / supporting project surveys and costing Managing the preplanning and sequencing of all project activities in line with the budgets and time scales Managing the project delivery through to project completion and sign off. The role is based at Headoffice / Site based, Reporting to Senior Contracts Manager (M&E Installation), with direct reports 2-6 staff. Responsibilities -

• Establish and control site teams
• Supervise drawing production and technical aspects
• Select sub-contractors and suppliers with Senior Operations Manager and Client approval
• Oversee all aspects of Health and Safety with QHSE Manager's support
• Attend site meetings as required
• Ensure quality and quantity of materials, equipment, and personnel for timely service installation
• Supervise plant and major equipment delivery and distribution
• Conduct regular site inspections with in-house and Client/Design team representatives
• Plan and provide for the commissioning process
• Liaise with Client/Design team representatives
• Detailed planning of pre-installation activities
• Compile contract programs and monitor plant/equipment deliveries
• Plan and monitor sub-contractor and specialist activities
• Process progress reports, RAMS/CPPs, and relevant documentation
• Set up contracts, documentation, tender appraisals, and administration
• Manage expenditure/cashflow and budgeting
• Prepare interim statements, costs plans, and applications
• Administer sub-contracts and major supplier agreements
• Conduct progress and target appraisals
• Issue formal notifications and internal financial reporting

• 5 years minimum project management experience
• Solid background with a reputable, industry recognised M&E contracting business.
• Good commercial acumen/estimating skills.
• Good design and technical capabilities
• A personable approach and be client facing.
• Accountable for the delivery of £2-3m project(s) value annually
• Demonstrate 5 years’ project management experience in a similar environment
• Demonstrate good commercial acumen / estimating skills
• Demonstrate practical system design knowledge in Mechanical / Electrical Field
• Demonstrate good site management skills in terms of driving and supporting safe systems of work
• Strong communication skills and work ethic

• NVQ 4 or above in Management & Leadership with a focus on Finance Management
• Capable of costing small to medium-sized projects
• Proven track record in delivering M&E projects, up to £1m in value
• Knowledge of MTC, JTC, and NEC contracts; experience supporting project bid submissions with NSR costing
• IOSH Working/Managing Safely, PTW, RAMS, and Safe System of Work Procedure experience
• Leadership experience combined with strong Mechanical or Electrical technical knowledge
• Proven experience as a Contracts/Project Manager in an SME business, handling multiple projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and driven to meet deadlines
• Commercial aptitude with experience managing financial and operational disputes
• Negotiation skills
• Strong customer care and satisfaction abilities in a client-facing environment
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to create and deliver effective reports and presentations
• Outstanding leadership skills, capable of positively influencing delivery teams and customers
• In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety, and Compliance legislation in the building services industry