Commercial Manager - MEP

Dalkia UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the North West region's commercial strategy and performance. You will oversee all commercial activities from pre-construction to final account, ensuring profitability while managing risk and supporting sustainable growth.

You will drive regional commercial strategies, manage budgets and cash flow, and lead a high-performing team in collaboration with operations, clients and suppliers. This role demands strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial leadership experience in an M&E installation organisation.
• Experience managing regional commercial performance with regional turnover around £30m.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial strategy, governance and performance for the North West region.
• Lead all commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account.
• Develop and implement regional commercial strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Manage revenue, margin, cash flow and cost control performance.
• Review project budgets, forecasts, CVRs and final accounts.
• Lead variations, claims and contractual entitlements.
• Support major tenders and negotiated opportunities.
• 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 project outcomes.

Skills

Senior leadership

Regional performance

Contract knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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 across the North West region and are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Commercial Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in this journey.

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 portfolio of complex and high-value projects.

What you'll be doing

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

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 expanding a successful engineering business across the North, 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.