Mechanical and Electrical Commercial Lead - Quantity Surveying

Fusion People Ltd; Houghton-le-Spring; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead for M&E projects in Sunderland, offering hybrid flexibility and a strong benefits package. The role leads the commercial function across major mechanical and electrical projects in the North East, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance.

You will work with operations, pre-construction, and senior leadership to drive profitability and growth, mentoring QSs and commercial staff while shaping procurement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior commercial roles within M&E/building services.
• Proven track record in managing commercial delivery on high-value construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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.

Skills

Commercial leadership

NEC/JCT contracts

Financial management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

M&E/building services knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or similar

Job description

Commercial Lead - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical)

Sunderland (North East Projects with Hybrid Flexibility)

110,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Commercial Lead to head up the commercial function across major mechanical and electrical projects in the North East.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, residential, and industrial developments, this is a key leadership role within a growing and highly respected organisation.

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

• 110,000 salary
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced M&E commercial professional to step into a strategic leadership role within a thriving and forward-thinking contractor.

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.