M&E Contracts Manager

TristoneNash are working with a provider of social housing, to assist them with the recruitment of an M&E Contracts Manager. The Contracts Manager will oversee replacement, servicing, maintenance, and small project works, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the management of contracts for assigned mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and value-for-money service delivery. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of statutory legislation, British Standards, and guidance (including SFG20), ensuring full compliance with all safety obligations. Monitoring contractor performance against specifications and KPIs, chair review meetings, and drive continuous improvement where required. Managing budgets, forecasting, spend control, and authorise payments and contract variations as appropriate. Analysing repairs data and emerging trends to inform planned works and long-term maintenance strategies. Acting as a key point of contact for contractors, customers, and stakeholders, resolving operational matters and keeping customers informed of planned works. Developing and overseeing structured audit and inspection programmes, maintaining accurate electronic compliance records from inception to closure. To apply for this position we are looking for: A Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent experience). Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, safety requirements, and commercial contract management. Experience managing third-party suppliers and delivering large-scale M&E testing programmes. A sound understanding of current building regulations and Health & Safety legislation, including CDM. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Be willing to work in the office and travel between sites as required. Please submit your CV for consideration or alternatively contact a member of the team for more information