M&E Commercial Lead

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading contractor in the UK and Europe seeks an M&E Commercial Lead to oversee multiple projects in sectors like healthcare and rail. The ideal candidate will have a senior background in M&E, strong contract knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced at a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead level in M&E.
• Detailed technical knowledge of M&E and construction processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across sectors such as Commercial, Rail, Healthcare.
• Collaborate with Operations and Design departments to deliver profitable work.
• Prepare cash flows, forecasts, and monthly cost reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time Management

Job description

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M&E Commercial Lead, London (City of London)

Client: Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

Location: London

Company:

Our client is recognized as a market-leading contractor throughout the UK and Europe, with a strong reputation nationwide. They specialize in delivering commercial, healthcare, and data centre projects, and also operate in the rail, education, and pharmaceutical sectors. Their experience ranges from small contracts circa £500k to major projects exceeding £100m.

Due to continuous growth and recent key project wins, their turnover is expected to surpass £500M with secured work for 2025/2026. They are actively recruiting a Commercial Manager with an M&E background.

• Manage multiple projects across sectors such as Commercial, Rail, Healthcare, Data Centre, depending on work influx.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders, including PQS, main contractors, and end users.
• Manage commercial activities and prepare reports for the Commercial Manager.
• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, Procurement, and Design departments to deliver profitable work.
• Handle the management, submission, and agreement of Applications and Final Accounts.
• Oversee Sub-Contractor Interim Payments, site measures, Payments, Notices, and Final Accounts.
• Liaise with the Procurement team regarding Sub-Contractor packages, including financial checks and contract preparation.
• Support monitoring of live project progress.
• Prepare and submit contractual notices and correspondence to clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare cash flows, forecasts, monthly cost reports, and budget analyses.
• Monitor costs across the division.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience at a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead level in M&E.
• Detailed technical knowledge of M&E and construction processes.
• Contractual awareness and knowledge.
• Experience managing teams and mentoring juniors.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with clients and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience in the commercial, data centre, and rail sectors is preferred.
• Experience in a senior management role.
• Established relationships with supply chain partners, including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects and managing project teams.