Commercial Manager - M&E Consultancy

Commercial Manager - M&E

Salary and Package - 75,000 - 100,000+ DOE

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas bonus
• Additional company benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Mentoring and support from experienced industry leaders
• Clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to major UK and European construction projects

Location - London and Surrounding Areas

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

This established specialist commercial consultancy has been providing commercial management and quantity surveying services to Mechanical and Electrical contractors for almost 40 years. With a team of around 45 professionals, the business supports projects across the UK and Europe, delivering expertise on major data centres, commercial developments, infrastructure, healthcare, residential and industrial schemes.

Why Join Them

This Commercial Manager opportunity offers the chance to join a growing consultancy with a strong reputation in the MEP sector and a substantial pipeline of secured work.

As a Commercial Manager, you will be embedded within contractor businesses, becoming an integral part of project delivery teams while benefiting from the support, expertise and career development opportunities available through a specialist commercial consultancy. The business places significant emphasis on training, mentoring and professional growth, creating an environment where experienced professionals can continue to develop their careers.

The company works with both major national contractors and specialist businesses, providing exposure to a wide variety of projects, clients and commercial challenges.

About the Role

The Commercial Manager will take responsibility for overseeing the commercial performance of projects and supporting senior leadership teams in managing financial and contractual risk.

Working closely with operational teams, clients and stakeholders, the Commercial Manager will ensure robust commercial processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle, from tender stage through to final account.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading commercial management activities across multiple projects
• Managing project profitability and commercial performance
• Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks
• Developing commercial strategies to maximise project outcomes
• Overseeing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial administration
• Supporting dispute avoidance and claims management activities
• Producing commercial reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Advising project teams on contractual matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and supporting Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery

Projects are typically within the Mechanical and Electrical sector and may include data centres, commercial developments, transport infrastructure, healthcare facilities, residential schemes and industrial projects.

Candidates should have a strong commercial background within construction, engineering, MEP or building services environments and be comfortable managing both contractual and financial aspects of project delivery.

Summary

This Commercial Manager position offers the opportunity to join a respected and growing consultancy with a long-established presence in the market. You will work on technically challenging projects, be part of experienced commercial teams and have genuine opportunities to progress within a business that values professional development and long-term career growth.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.