Commercial Manager
10 hours ago
Loughton
Commercial Manager – M&E (Mechanically Biased) Location: Essex Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 per annum Employment Type: Permanent The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Commercial Manager with a strong mechanical bias to join an established contractor based in Essex. This is a senior commercial position with responsibility for overseeing the financial and contractual performance of mechanical and M&E projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget while protecting commercial margins. The successful candidate will have a strong background within the mechanical building services sector, ideally having worked for an M&E or mechanical contractor on projects such as commercial developments, residential schemes, healthcare, education, industrial or public-sector projects. Key Responsibilities • Take overall commercial responsibility for multiple mechanical and M&E projects., • Manage projects from pre-construction through to final account., • Oversee project budgets, cost control, forecasting and cash flow., • Prepare and review monthly CVRs and commercial reports., • Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and appointments., • Review and manage subcontractor applications and payments., • Prepare and submit valuations, variations and applications for payment., • Identify, price and negotiate variations and additional works., • Manage contractual and commercial risk across projects., • Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and senior management., • Monitor project performance, margins and profitability., • Manage final accounts with clients and subcontractors., • Provide commercial guidance to the wider project team., • Support and mentor Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team where required., • Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will: • Have significant commercial experience within the M&E/building services sector., • Have a particularly strong background in mechanical services., • Have previously worked for a mechanical or M&E contractor., • Have experience managing the commercial delivery of projects from procurement through to final account., • Have strong knowledge of mechanical packages including HVAC, heating, ventilation, chilled water, LTHW and associated building services., • Be commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills., • Have strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial procedures., • Be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously., • Have experience producing forecasts, CVRs and senior-level commercial reporting., • Be capable of working closely with operational teams while maintaining strong commercial control. Experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager level within an M&E contractor would be particularly suitable. Package • £75,000 – £80,000 basic salary, • Permanent position, • Essex-based role, • Additional company benefits/package dependent on experience Apply This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanically biased commercial professional looking to take responsibility for the commercial performance of a growing portfolio of M&E projects. Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 Apply now for further information and a confidential discussion