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Job Title: Mechanical Small Works Manager

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + bonus

Benefits: Car allowance, 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension

An M&E Contractor based in Cambridge, are looking for a proactive Mechanical Small Works Manager to oversee and deliver a range of small-scale mechanical projects up to the value of £100,000 from initial enquiry to completion, therefore require strong technical knowledge, client-facing skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously.

They deliver a comprehensive range of services from complete installations of heating, hot and cold-water systems and gas pipework to control system upgrades and refurbishments across a variety of sectors including domestic, commercial, schools, hospitals and MOD.

As the Mechanical Small Works Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

* Manage day-to-day operations of small works mechanical projects up to the value of £100,000.

* Oversee site operatives and subcontractors to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.

* Prepare quotations, estimates, and project schedules.

* Generate and develop new business leads and expand on existing clients building strong relationships.

* Ensure all work is compliant with current mechanical regulations and health & safety standards.

* Conduct site inspections and quality control checks ensuri...

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