Contact Wendy Blair | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected]
Mechanical & Electrical Contract Manager - Belfast - NI Water
Join NI Water in Belfast as a Mechanical & Electrical Contract Manager and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects. The M&E Contract Manager is responsible for delivering effective contract management to
ensure that goods and services are provided at the right quality, at the right time and at the
right cost
.
About the role:
- £35,354 per annum
- Westland, Belfast
- Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is Friday 13th March 2026 at 12 noon - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Developing and implementing functional contract
management strategies that align with NI Water’s commercial objectives.
- Develops and implements short- to mid-term operational plans for contract delivery, focusing on
optimising supplier performance, cost efficiency, and service quality within defined timeframes.
- Influences the adoption of new processes and standards by collaborating with internal
stakeholders and suppliers.
- Applies and enhances operational standards for Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contract
management, ensuring that processes, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms are continuously improved
to meet evolving business needs.
- Owns the implementation of new and replacement contracts and/or Integrated Supplier
Frameworks.
- Analyse finances and spend against Contract Purchase Agreements, ensuring compliance with NI
Water’s financial policies and procedures.
- Manages complex data to inform decision-making, ensuring that contract management actions are
factual and aligned with both operational and financial targets.
- Contribute to the resolution of contractual disputes and work towards establishing harmonious
working relationships between all parties involved in contract delivery.
What you'll need for this role:
- Have a degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant mechanical; electrical; instrumentation,
control & automation (ICA); or combined field Engineering AND at least 2 years’ post qualification
experience working with external contractors including monitoring performance, ensuring
compliance with health and safety standards, and resolving issues.
- OR
Must have completed a recognised industrial maintenance apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical,
ICA) AND have at least 3 years’ post qualification experience working with external contractors
including monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and
resolving issues.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of the delivery of current relevant legislation e.g. Workplace
(Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, LOLER, PUWER, Health & Safety at Work (NI)
Order 1978, ATEX/DSEAR/Complex and relevant Mechanical and/or Electrical (Electricity at Work,
IEE 18th Edition) regulations associated with facilities and assets;
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation and use of M&E contracts including
installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical assets;
- Demonstrate ability and experience of performance management, measuring and delivery of KPI’s
with respect to external service providers;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. MS Excel experience should include
the ability to analyse, formulate and manipulate data for presentation in a professional manner;
- Hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a form of transport to enable you to fulfil your responsibilities.
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer