Contracts Manager – Mechanical Services

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with strong mechanical building services expertise to oversee projects across residential, healthcare, commercial, and mixed-use sectors in Dublin.

You will manage multiple mechanical installation projects ranging from €1 million to €7 million, including ventilation, medical gases, AC systems, plumbing, heating, and waste services.

This role suits a mechanically focused contracts manager who is comfortable leading teams, managing commercial and technical performance, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and design teams. You will take full ownership of labour management, quality, programme delivery, project costs, design coordination, and on-site performance across multiple live projects.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.

Contracts Manager Skills:

• Strong mechanical building services background across residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors.
• Experience managing multiple projects with mechanical values of €1m–€7m.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, variations, valuations, and cost forecasts.
• Confident leading site teams and subcontractors while monitoring labour, quality, and programme performance.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to liaise with design teams and represent the company at meetings.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, ventilation, medical gases, AC systems, plumbing, heating, drainage, and associated systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and project management tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Full driving licence required.

As a Contracts Manager:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical installation works including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, heating, BMS, medical gases, AC systems and waste services.
• Develop project programmes, monitor progress, and report on key milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee labour allocation, productivity, installation quality, and compliance with project specifications.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, valuations, variations, cost plans, and financial forecasts.
• Review contract documents, technical specifications, and tender information prior to works commencing.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, performance and payment approvals.
• Administer contracts (NEC, JCT, Public Works, etc.) and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality installations.
• Review drawings, schematics, and method statements, resolving technical issues when required.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and client standards.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, certification, and final sign-off for all mechanical systems.
• Lead health & safety performance by implementing safe systems of work, conducting audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Ensure quality control, O&M manuals, handover documents, and as-built information are completed to a high standard.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, design teams, and main contractors.
• Attend meetings, deliver progress updates, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, commercial and finance teams to ensure programme, cost, and quality targets are met.

The Package: Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of €85,000–€105,000 plus package, depending on experience and sector exposure.

Interviews are taking place imminently, so if you are interested in this role, forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.

The Breagh Team: Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with construction jobs across Ireland. We value flexibility, hard work, and a practical approach to delivering complex projects safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

Key roles we recruit for include Contracts Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Building Services Managers, M&E Coordinators, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, and Site Supervisors across Ireland and the UK.

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