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 worksWhat 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