Mechanical Project / Contracts Manager (HVAC)

Company: Alecto Recruitment
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

Mechanical Project / Contracts Manager (HVAC)

Salary: £55k-£65k (subject to experience) + Car Allowance + Benefits.

Location: Bedford.

Full-time | Permanent.

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Project/Contracts Manager with a strong focus on heating, plumbing, and gas systems to join a leading and well-established client of ours within the M&E industry.

You’ll manage multiple projects (typically anything up to around £500k in value), mainly within refurbishment across commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors.

The Role

  • Manage multiple mechanical projects from start to finish.
  • Oversee labour, subcontractors, and materials.
  • Attend client and site meetings.
  • Ensure quality, compliance, and H&S standards.
  • Handle project finances, variations, and procurement.
  • Support site teams with technical guidance.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years in mechanical building services.
  • Strong experience managing multiple projects.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, LTHW/CHW, plant rooms & domestic services.
  • Commercial awareness and leadership skills.
  • Ideally CSCS (Manager/Black Card) – either current or previously held.
  • Ideally SMSTS – either current or previously held.
  • Desirable: HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Be commutable to Bedford.

What’s on offer

  • £55,000-£65,000 salary.
  • Car allowance.
  • 20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
  • Pension.
  • Mobile phone.
  • Career progression.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026