Commercial Manager

M&E Bias – Major Projects
Location: London
Salary: Up to £115,000 + package (bonus, car allowance, pension)
Construction / Energy / Renewables / Infrastructure

The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly experienced Commercial Manager with a strong M&E focus to join a leading contractor delivering major projects across London and the South East.
This role sits across a diverse portfolio including construction, energy, renewables, and infrastructure projects (including bridge and complex engineering schemes) — with a consistent emphasis on mechanical & electrical packages.
You’ll play a key role in driving commercial performance, risk management, and contract delivery on high-value, technically complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of M&E-heavy packages across multiple projects
• Manage contracts primarily under NEC forms
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and CVR reporting
• Lead on variations, claims, and dispute resolution
• Manage subcontract procurement and commercial performance
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with margin and commercial targets
• Work closely with operational teams to drive efficiency and value
• Provide commercial input into bids and pre-construction where required

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager / Senior QS within Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors (essential)
• Strong background in M&E 
• Experience working on major projects across construction, infrastructure, energy, or renewables
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

• Salary up to £115,000 (DOE)
• Performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension and additional benefits
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
• Clear progression within a leading contractor

• Be part of a business delivering complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors
• Strong pipeline across energy, renewables, and infrastructure
• Senior-level role with real influence on project success and commercial strategy