Commercial Manager (M&E)

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Manager (M&E)

Location: London

Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 Per Annum + Competitive Package

The Role

• Take commercial ownership of mechanical and electrical packages, typically valued up to circa £10m
• Manage and control the commercial aspects of defined M&E scopes of work
• Carry out full construction take-offs and prepare detailed cost plans
• Produce fully priced bills of quantities including labour hours and material costs
• Measure from drawings and isometrics in line with NRM2 requirements and procedures
• Track project costs, labour spend, and labour efficiency throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project hours spent versus earned schedules
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts
• Prepare assessments, payment certificates, and pay-less notices for subcontractors in line with the Construction Act
• Manage the timing and agreement of monthly valuations and certifications
• Prepare subcontract procurement packages and agree subcontract terms
• Manage subcontractors commercially through to final account
• Ensure final accounts are agreed within agreed project timelines
• Present take-offs and commercial data in a clear and coherent format
• Act as a proactive team player with a professional and diligent approach

The Company

• Tier 1 contractor delivering complex mechanical and electrical packages
• Turnover circa £1b
• High standards of quality, safety, and commercial delivery
• Long-term project pipeline and career stability
• Strong focus on professional development and progression

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in an M&E Quantity Surveying role
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical packages (circa £10m advantageous)
• Detailed knowledge of Quantity Surveying principles and practices
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to maximise value and control costs
• Sound understanding of subcontract procurement and monthly commercial cycles
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental systems
• Actively working towards or interested in developing relevant RICS competencies
• Proactive attitude to learning and continuous improvement

What You’ll Get

• £95,000 - £100,000 Per Annum
• Attractive benefits package
• Exposure to high-value, technically complex M&E projects
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Support with professional development and chartership

Process

• Apply with your CV
• Initial discussion to review experience and suitability
• CV submitted for client consideration
• 1–2 stage interview process
• Offer and start on major London-based M&E projects

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English