Commercial Manager

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