Commercial Manager

Dalkia UK; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dalkia UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy, governance and performance for a high-value M&E project. You will oversee all commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring profitability, protecting margins and managing risk.

The role is hybrid, spanning the Milton Keynes site, home and the London Moorgate office, reporting to the Regional Director and building a capable commercial team to deliver sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior commercial leadership role within an M&E installation organisation.
• Experience managing commercial performance within a region generating considerable turnover.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.

Responsabilités

• Lead the commercial function across the project portfolio.
• Develop and implement regional commercial strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Manage revenue, margin, cash flow and cost control performance.
• Review budgets, CVRs and final accounts.
• Manage variations, claims and contractual entitlements.
• Support major tenders and negotiated opportunities.
• Review contract terms and risk profiles.
• Lead dispute resolution and commercial negotiations.
• Build and develop a high-performing commercial team.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, clients and supply chain partners to drive outcomes.

Connaissances

Senior commercial leadership

M&E sector experience

Strategic leadership

Formation

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Outils

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Description du poste

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Dalkia Engineering is a leading M&E installation and engineering business delivering high-quality building services and engineering solutions across healthcare, defence, government, aviation, industrial and infrastructure sectors. As part of our exciting growth plans, we are expanding our presence and undertaking a large project in the Milton Keynes area and are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Commercial Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in this project.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the Regional Director, helping shape and grow a new regional operation while driving commercial performance across a complex and high-value project.

What you’ll be doing;

As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial strategy, governance and performance of this project. You will lead all commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring the project is delivered profitably while protecting margins, managing risk and supporting sustainable growth.

It is a hybrid role between the Milton Keynes site, home and the office in London, Moorgate.

Key responsibilities include;

• Leading the commercial function across multiple projects and programmes.
• Developing and implementing regional commercial strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Managing revenue, margin, cash flow and cost control performance.
• Reviewing project budgets, forecasts, CVRs and final accounts.
• Managing variations, claims and contractual entitlements.
• Supporting major tenders and negotiated opportunities.
• Reviewing contract terms and risk profiles.
• Leading dispute resolution and commercial negotiations.
• Building and developing a high-performing commercial team.
• Working closely with operational leaders, clients and supply chain partners to drive successful project outcomes.

What you’ll bring;

Are you an experienced commercial leader with a proven track record within the M&E sector?

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in a senior commercial leadership role within an M&E installation organisation.
• Experience managing commercial performance within a region generating approximately £30m turnover.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on when required.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and managing commercial teams.

If you're a commercially driven leader looking for the next challenge in your career and want to play a key role in our business, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing
Better Together – A collaborative team
Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success
Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.