Mechanical and electrical Commercial Lead

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Sunderland
1 month ago
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Commercial Lead - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical)

Sunderland (North East Projects with Hybrid Flexibility)
£100,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Commercial Lead to head up the commercial function across major mechanical and electrical projects in the North East.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, residential, and industrial developments, this is a key leadership role within a growing and highly respected organisation.


The Role

As Commercial Lead, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects, providing strategic leadership while ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance.

You will work closely with operational, pre-construction, and senior leadership teams to drive profitability and support the continued growth of the regional business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the commercial management of mechanical and electrical projects from pre-construction through to final account

  • Developing and implementing commercial strategy across multiple projects

  • Overseeing procurement of subcontractors and major supply chain packages

  • Managing project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting

  • Ensuring effective contract administration under NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts

  • Identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities

  • Leading, mentoring, and developing Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff

  • Supporting tendering and pre-construction activities with commercial input

  • Acting as the senior commercial interface with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

  • Driving continuous improvement within commercial processes and governance


About You

You will be a commercially astute leader with extensive experience in M&E or building services contracting.

Essential:

  • Significant experience in a senior commercial role within M&E / building services

  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and project lifecycles

  • Proven track record managing the commercial delivery of high-value construction projects

  • Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract

  • Strong leadership experience managing commercial teams

  • Highly developed negotiation, financial management, and reporting skills

  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial performance

Desirable:

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar

  • Professional membership (RICS or equivalent)

  • Experience working on large or complex regional projects


What's on Offer

  • £100,000 salary

  • Car allowance or company vehicle

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Private healthcare

  • Pension scheme

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced M&E commercial professional to step into a strategic leadership role within a thriving and forward-thinking contractor.

If interested in further details please contact John Baker or Katherine Oxlade

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