Commercial Manager

PSR Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group is seeking a Lead Commercial Manager for its M&E division in Leeds. The role involves overseeing commercial performance, managing a team, and ensuring profitable project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management within M&E, with responsibilities ranging from project cost planning to team leadership. The position offers a competitive salary up to £85,000, benefits, and opportunities for career progression as the business grows.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Discretionary bonus (5-10%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Pension & additional benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full commercial lifecycle of M&E projects.
• Able to lead teams and build processes.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the commercial performance of the M&E division.
• Oversee and expand a growing commercial team.
• Manage commercial lifecycle from small works to major M&E packages.
• Develop commercial strategy and governance for the division.
• Represent the M&E division as the senior commercial point of contact.

Skills

Commercial management

Team leadership

Cost planning

Subcontract management

Strong communication

Job description

Lead M&E Commercial Manager

A growing specialist M&E division within a well-established construction group is looking to appoint a Lead Commercial Manager to take full commercial ownership of its Mechanical & Electrical operation. This is a senior leadership role within a highly successful business that continues to expand its national footprint across retail, commercial, industrial, and public‑sector frameworks. With the wider group delivering over £120m in annual revenue and the M&E division contributing approximately £45m, this is a key strategic appointment for someone who can shape, run, and grow the commercial function.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for the commercial performance of the M&E division.
• Oversee a growing commercial team currently consisting of several Quantity Surveyors and Estimators, with further planned expansion throughout 2026.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle of projects ranging from small reactive/upgrade works (£5k) through to major M&E packages up to £5m.
• Lead procurement, cost planning, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting, and final accounts.
• Support the development of commercial strategy as the division scales, ensuring robust processes and governance.
• Work closely with Operations, Pre‑Construction, and the wider leadership team to ensure profitable delivery across all projects.
• Represent the M&E division internally and externally as the senior commercial point of contact.

Project Sectors

• Retail (rollouts, refurbishments, full MEP installations)
• Commercial (offices, workplace upgrades, HVAC/electrical infrastructure)
• Industrial (warehousing, logistics, light industrial facilities)
• Public Sector Frameworks – including DfE (education) and NHS Trusts delivering critical M&E systems, upgrades and compliance‑driven works

What We're Looking For

• A commercially strong M&E professional (QS, Senior QS, Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead level).
• Solid background managing the full commercial lifecycle of mechanical & electrical projects.
• Experience handling a project portfolio of similar scale and complexity.
• Able to lead teams, build structure, implement processes, and develop people.
• Confident operating as the main commercial figure for a standalone M&E business unit.
• Strong communicator capable of working with high‑profile private and public‑sector clients.
• A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical terminology, processes, and delivery methodology is essential.

Package & Benefits

• Up to £85,000 base salary
• Car allowance or company vehicle (flexible/negotiable)
• Discretionary bonus (5-10%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension & additional benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities as the division continues its expansion