Contracts Manager

LOCATION: Hull & Yorkshire 

SALARY: Excellent + Company Car

GW Power is an established M&E, renewable technologies, maintenance and decarbonisation provider delivering projects across commercial and public-sector estates. Its portfolio spans electrical and mechanical installations, service and maintenance, testing and compliance, and low-carbon technologies.

As Contracts Manager reporting to the Contracts Director you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of contracts from £100,000 upwards. You will typically manage 2-5 projects at any one time from initial handover through to completion, the defects liability period and final retention. Working collaboratively with GW Power’s mechanical and electrical teams, you’ll coordinate engineers, subcontractors, designers and suppliers to ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently and commercially.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager who understands how to keep multiple projects moving, communicate confidently with clients and maintain close control of programme, cost, quality and contractual risk.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Take ownership of varied projects from handover to final retention.
• Manage projects valued from approximately £100,000 upwards.
• Lead delivery across programme, budget, quality and commercial performance.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and commercial teams.
• Enjoy an autonomous role with direct client and project responsibility.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from handover through to completion.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets, specifications and delivery risks.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and designers.
• Manage client communication, site progress, defects and project reporting.
• Control variations, costs, invoices, purchase orders and project performance.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Experience managing cradle to grave construction contracts.
• Ideally mechanical, electrical or combined M&E / building services experience.
• The ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities and deadlines.
• Sound commercial knowledge of variations, costs and contractual risk.
• A proactive, organised and confident approach to client management.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Excellent salary, benefits and company car/allowance.
• Ownership of a diverse portfolio of technically varied projects.
• A highly autonomous role across the full contract lifecycle.
• Support from experienced operational, commercial and engineering teams.
• A long-term career with an established business operating across M&E, maintenance and renewable energy.

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. We’re committed to building long-term relationships with both our clients and candidates, taking the time to understand what matters most to you. We work in true partnership to match talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities.

WHAT NEXT?

If you’re an experienced electrical professional looking for a varied management role where you can take ownership of projects, people and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Call us on 01482 628808 for a confidential discussion and further information about the opportunity.

This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney – all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner.