Commercial Manager - M&E

Matchtech; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group in Leeds is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a portfolio of M&E and building services projects across healthcare, defence, government, aviation, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

You will develop regional commercial strategies, manage revenue and margins, and lead a team to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships. Hybrid working arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial leadership in M&E or engineering
• Background in quantity surveying and commercial management
• Experience managing regional project portfolio
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management
• Strategic yet hands-on when required
• Leadership in developing commercial teams
• Understanding of governance, forecasting, cost control, variations and final accounts

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across multiple M&E projects and programmes
• Develop and implement regional commercial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Manage revenue, margin, cash flow and cost control performance
• Review project budgets, forecasts, cost value reconciliations and final accounts
• Manage variations, claims and contractual entitlements
• Support major tenders and negotiated opportunities from pre-construction through to delivery
• Review contract terms, commercial risks and project risk profiles
• Lead dispute resolution and commercial negotiations with clients and supply chain partners
• Build and develop a high-performing commercial team
• Work closely with operational leaders and stakeholders to support successful project delivery and sustainable growth

Skills

Senior leadership

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Job description

UK subsidiary of an leading internationally recognised engineering company seeks a Commercial Manager with experience of working on M&E or high level building services projects to join their team in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity to be the commercial lead on a wide portfolio of projects covering the healthcare, defence, government, aviation, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial function across multiple M&E projects and programmes
• Develop and implement regional commercial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Manage revenue, margin, cash flow and cost control performance
• Review project budgets, forecasts, cost value reconciliations and final accounts
• Manage variations, claims and contractual entitlementsSupport major tenders and negotiated opportunities from pre-construction through to delivery
• Review contract terms, commercial risks and project risk profiles
• Lead dispute resolution and commercial negotiations with clients and supply chain partners
• Build and develop a high-performing commercial team
• Work closely with operational leaders and stakeholders to support successful project delivery and sustainable growth

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in a senior commercial leadership role within an M&E installation or engineering organisation
• Strong background in quantity surveying and commercial management
• Experience managing commercial performance across a regional project portfolio
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
• Degree qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on when required
• Strong leadership skills, with experience developing and managing commercial teams
• Understanding of project governance, forecasting, cost control, variations and final accounts

Working Environment:

This is a hybrid position combining office‑based work, home working and time at project locations. The role will involve regular collaboration with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure strong commercial performance and successful project outcomes.
If you are an experienced Commercial Manager with M&E, quantity surveying and contract management expertise,