Commercial Manager

Jark PLC; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jark PLC in Maldon, Essex is seeking a Commercial Manager (M&E) to lead the commercial performance of electrical and M&E projects from tender through final account. This on-site role collaborates with project teams and senior leadership to manage contracts, bids, costs and margins, and ensure adherence to company policies and client requirements.

You will negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors, maintain accurate commercial records, support pricing strategies and risk management, and help

Qualifications

• Strong Commercial Management and Contract Management skills; NEC/JCT or similar forms of contract.
• Analytical Skills and Business Planning for cost control, forecasting, strategic decisions.
• Team Management and stakeholder coordination with project, site and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial performance of electrical and M&E projects from tender to final account.
• Manage contracts, prepare and review bids and proposals; track costs and margins.
• Ensure all commercial activities align with company policies and client requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams and leadership to support pricing strategies and risk management.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors; maintain accurate commercial records.
• Assist in resolving commercial disputes or variations and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Management

NEC/JCT knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Simpro

Job description

Commercial Manager (M&E)

Maldon, Essex

Competitive Salary + package

The Commercial Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Maldon, responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of electrical and M&E projects from tender through to final account. Day-to-day tasks include managing contracts, preparing and reviewing bids and proposals, tracking project costs and margins, and ensuring all commercial activities align with company policies and client requirements.

The role involves collaborating closely with project managers, site teams, and senior leadership to support pricing strategies, risk management, and commercial reporting. The Commercial Manager will negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors, maintain accurate commercial records, and assist in resolving commercial disputes or variations. The position requires regular interaction with clients to provide clear updates, manage expectations, and support long-term relationships based on transparency and value.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Commercial Management and Contract Management skills, including experience with NEC/JCT or similar forms of contract.
• Candidates should possess Analytical Skills and Business Planning capabilities to support cost control, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Candidates should possess effective Team Management and stakeholder coordination skills to work cross-functionally with project, site, and leadership teams.
• Candidates should possess solid financial literacy and proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and Simpro project management software.
• Relevant experience in construction, electrical contracting, or M&E environments is highly beneficial, ideally in the industrial, logistics, or commercial sectors.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Business, Construction Management, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on-site in Mundon and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills Required

• Candidates should possess strong Commercial Management and Contract Management skills, including experience with NEC/JCT or similar forms of contract.
• Candidates should possess Analytical Skills and Business Planning capabilities to support cost control, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Candidates should possess effective Team Management and stakeholder coordination skills to work cross-functionally with project, site, and leadership teams.

Qualifications Required

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager within Building Services