Mechanical And Electrical Commercial Lead

Fusion People Ltd; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd in Sunderland is seeking a Commercial Lead for M&E projects with hybrid flexibility. You will own the commercial performance across multiple regional schemes, drive profitability, manage budgets, and ensure contractual compliance from pre-construction to final account.

You will lead Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, oversee procurement, and develop commercial strategy while engaging with clients and supply chain partners to optimise value and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial experience in M&E/building services
• Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical installations and project lifecycles
• Proven track record delivering high-value construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract
• Leadership of commercial teams and mentoring
• Strong negotiation, financial management and reporting skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive performance
• Degree-qualified or professional membership desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of M&E projects from pre-construction to final account
• Develop and implement commercial strategy across multiple projects
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors and major supply chain packages
• Manage project budgets, forecasting and financial reporting
• Ensure contract administration under NEC/JCT or bespoke contracts
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
• Lead and develop Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
• Support tendering and pre-construction activities with commercial input
• Act as senior commercial interface with clients and supply chain partners
• Drive continuous improvement within commercial processes and governance

Skills

Senior commercial leadership

Negotiation

Financial management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Commercial Lead - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical)

Sunderland (North East Projects with Hybrid Flexibility)

£100,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

The Role

As Commercial Lead, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects, providing strategic leadership while ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance.

You will work closely with operational, pre-construction, and senior leadership teams to drive profitability and support the continued growth of the regional business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of mechanical and electrical projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Developing and implementing commercial strategy across multiple projects
• Overseeing procurement of subcontractors and major supply chain packages
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensuring effective contract administration under NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities
• Leading, mentoring, and developing Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
• Supporting tendering and pre-construction activities with commercial input
• Acting as the senior commercial interface with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Driving continuous improvement within commercial processes and governance

About You

You will be a commercially astute leader with extensive experience in M&E or building services contracting.

Essential

• Significant experience in a senior commercial role within M&E / building services
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and project lifecycles
• Proven track record managing the commercial delivery of high-value construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract
• Strong leadership experience managing commercial teams
• Highly developed negotiation, financial management, and reporting skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial performance

Desirable

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
• Professional membership (RICS or equivalent)
• Experience working on large or complex regional projects

What's on Offer

• £100,000 salary
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme

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