M&E Commercial Manager in Avonmouth, City of Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Energy Job Board is seeking an experienced M&E Commercial Manager to oversee commercial negotiations and contract management for mechanical and electrical projects in the Avonmouth Area. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in the UK construction sector, proficiency in contract negotiation, and the ability to autonomously manage client-facing discussions. This role offers the opportunity to lead significant projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with UK construction contracts, including NEC, JCT, and bespoke forms.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating legal terms and conditions to ensure legal risks are adequately managed.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial negotiations and contract management across projects.
• Identify, assess, and manage key commercial risks across project opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes for contract review, negotiation, and approval.

Skills

Strong commercial and contractual experience within the UK construction sector including mechanical & electrical (M&E) sector

Proven ability to lead contract negotiations and manage commercial risk

Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable operating independently in client-facing discussions

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

We are looking for an M&E Commercial Manager to work for a Renewable Energy Client based in the Avonmouth Area covering the South Region.

Job Role

Experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercial negotiations and contract management across our mechanical and electrical projects. This is a lead commercial role- you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating client terms and conditions, managing commercial risk, and ensuring all contracts reflect a fair and commercially sustainable position for the business. You'll work closely with internal teams, but will personally lead all client-facing commercial negotiations.

Lead Contract Negotiations

• Take full responsibility for the review and negotiation of client-issued contracts and terms.
• Act as the commercial lead in all pre-contract discussions with clients.

Commercial Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage key commercial risks across project opportunities.
• Maintain clear records of contract deviations, risk approvals, and negotiation outcomes.
• Support commercial governance and contract approval processes.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with the sales and legal teams to ensure that commercial and legal inputs are integrated into proposals and client submissions.
• Provide clear briefings and contract handovers to project delivery and operations teams.
• Offer ongoing commercial support through project lifecycle as needed.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal processes for contract review, negotiation, and approval.
• Support continuous improvement in commercial practices across the business.

Requirements

Essential:

• Strong commercial and contractual experience within the UK construction sector including mechanical & electrical (M&E) sector.
• Proven ability to lead contract negotiations and manage commercial risk.
• Familiarity with UK construction contracts, including NEC, JCT, and bespoke forms.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in client-facing discussions.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating legal terms and conditions to ensure legal risks are adequately managed.

Desirable:

• Experience in managing commercial aspects of large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in commercial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Legal training / qualifications relevant to the role.

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