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Commercial Manager

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Loughton, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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

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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

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