Commercial Manager

Lead M&E Commercial Manager:


A growing specialist M&E division within a well-established construction group is looking to appoint a Lead Commercial Manager to take full commercial ownership of its Mechanical & Electrical operation. This is a senior leadership role within a highly successful business that continues to expand its national footprint across retail, commercial, industrial, and public-sector frameworks.
With the wider group delivering over 120m in annual revenue and the M&E division contributing approximately 45m, this is a key strategic appointment for someone who can shape, run, and grow the commercial function.

The Role:


As the Lead M&E Commercial Manager, you will:

• Take full responsibility for the commercial performance of the M&E division.
• Oversee a growing commercial team currently consisting of several Quantity Surveyors and Estimators, with further planned expansion throughout 2026.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle of projects ranging from small reactive/upgrade works ( 5k) through to major M&E packages up to 5m.
• Lead procurement, cost planning, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting, and final accounts.
• Support the development of commercial strategy as the division scales, ensuring robust processes and governance.
• Work closely with Operations, Pre-Construction, and the wider leadership team to ensure profitable delivery across all projects.
• Represent the M&E division internally and externally as the senior commercial point of contact.
  
  

Project Sectors:


You will oversee M&E packages across:

• Retail (rollouts, refurbishments, full MEP installations)
• Commercial (offices, workplace upgrades, HVAC/electrical infrastructure)
• Industrial (warehousing, logistics, light industrial facilities)
• Public Sector Frameworks - including DfE (education) and NHS Trusts delivering critical M&E systems, upgrades and compliance-driven works

What We're Looking For:

• A commercially strong M&E professional (QS, Senior QS, Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead level).
• Solid background managing the full commercial lifecycle of mechanical & electrical projects.
• Experience handling a project portfolio of similar scale and complexity.
• Able to lead teams, build structure, implement processes, and develop people.
• Confident operating as the main commercial figure for a standalone M&E business unit.
• Strong communicator capable of working with high-profile private and public-sector clients.
  
• A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical terminology, processes, and delivery methodology is essential.
  

Package & Benefits:

• Up to 85,000 base salary
• Car allowance or company vehicle (flexible/negotiable)
• Discretionary bonus (5-10%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension & additional benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities as the division continues its expansion