M&E Regional Commercial Manager

The Vacancy

SES are currently looking for a M&E Regional Commercial Manager to join their growing team in London.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director, this role entails the commercial management of approximately £50 million of self-delivery of MEP services. The position holds total accountability for the commercial function within the region, including ensuring profitability, team management, appointing MEP subcontractors, and overseeing financial administration.

As our M&E Regional Commercial Manager, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Procurement and Compliance: Ensure MEP subcontractors and suppliers are procured on time, meet safety and quality standards, and comply with financial requirements; escalate issues as necessary.
• Financial Oversight: Complete and discuss monthly MEP Monthly Cost Reports with the Construction Commercial function; regularly consult with the MEP Regional Commercial Director, advising on recovery strategies as needed.
• Profit Monitoring: Agree on MEP project profit plans and stretch profit plans and monitor these throughout the procurement and construction processes; escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Team: Support, develop and grow the commercial team, in accordance with the company values. Input to trainee intake programmes through to the development of senior members of the team.
• Leadership and Liaison: Demonstrate leadership and uphold Wates values; ensure MEP commercial staff understand and follow the Code of Conduct; liaise with construction Regional Commercial Managers/Directors on all MEP commercial matters to maximise value.

We are looking for someone who can lead the MEP commercial function within the region, maintaining strong relationships with the Construction Commercial function and being recognised as a respected MEP Commercial expert. The ideal candidate will possess excellent commercial acumen, strong financial skills, and a logical approach to decision-making and problem-solving. They will be committed to accurate and timely financial reporting, developing, and nurturing the MEP commercial team, and treating colleagues with respect. Additionally, they should be adept at managing subcontractor expectations fairly and effectively, promoting the Wates H&S ethos, and utilising good negotiation skills to influence both the supply chain and colleagues for the most beneficial outcomes.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & Profit Share
• Car Allowance / Car Scheme
• Flexible working
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + your Birthday off + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.