Contract Manager

Job Title: MEP Contracts Manager – (High-Volume Residential) Location: London Salary: £70,000 – £110,000+ (DOE) About the Company We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing MEP contractor entering an exciting phase of restructure and expansion. The business has a strong reputation for delivering large-scale residential developments across London and offers a forward-thinking, collaborative, and down-to-earth working environment. The Role This is a senior leadership position with full operational and commercial responsibility for a portfolio of major residential MEP projects. The role requires an individual from a strong MEP background who is comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and has delivered high-rise, high-volume residential schemes — typically 1,000+ units. You will work closely with senior leadership while playing a key role in driving performance, improving operations, and supporting the company’s continued growth. Key Responsibilities * Oversee multiple live residential MEP projects across London * Take full commercial and contractual ownership of projects * Act as the primary client-facing representative * Lead, manage, and mentor Project Managers and site teams * Ensure delivery against programme, budget, and quality targets * Support procurement strategy and subcontractor management * Drive operational improvements in line with business restructure * Maintain performance in a high-paced, high-volume delivery environment Requirements * Essential: Strong MEP background * Proven experience as an Operations Manager / Contracts Manager within MEP * Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale residential developments * Strong track record on high-rise, high-volume schemes (1,000+ units) * Experience working with major developers or main contractors * Strong commercial and contractual awareness * Confident, client-facing communicator * Hands-on, proactive leadership style * Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments Salary & Package * £70,000 – £110,000+ (flexible for the right candidate) * Competitive package based on experience Apply If you have the MEP expertise and large-scale residential experience to succeed in a high-performing, fast-paced environment, we would be keen to speak with you