Mechanical and Electrical Commercial Lead - Quantity Surveying

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.

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