At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial success across exciting construction projects and provide strategic guidance.
- Company: Join Emtec Building Services North, a leading M&E contractor with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous holidays, pension scheme, wellness support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team making a real impact in the construction sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, strong commercial mindset, and excellent communication skills.
Location: Leeds
Emtec Building Services North is continuing to grow, with new projects mobilising and a strong secured pipeline of work across the region. As part of this continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Leeds. This is a great opportunity to join a growing regional business at an exciting time, taking on a visible role within our commercial team and working closely with experienced project and delivery teams across our portfolio.
Emtec Building Services North is a leading M&E contractor delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical solutions across commercial, industrial and public sector projects. From early design and pre-construction through to installation, commissioning and ongoing support, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver high-quality building services solutions.
The Role
As Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial success of our projects across the region. You will work closely with our project and delivery teams, providing clear commercial and contractual guidance, supporting strong financial control and helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully. You will bring strong commercial judgement, a proactive approach and the confidence to manage risk, protect margins and keep projects commercially on track from start to finish.
What You Will Be Doing
- Taking commercial ownership across multiple projects
- Supporting and delivering the commercial strategy in line with business objectives
- Providing practical contractual advice, including reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions
- Managing applications for payment and leading final account negotiations
- Overseeing key contractual matters including payments, variations, notices, extensions of time and loss and expense claims
- Assessing and valuing variations, making sure commercial opportunities are properly captured
- Managing subcontractor agreements, including drafting subcontracts, negotiating terms, valuing variations and overseeing payment processes
- Producing monthly cost and value reports
- Attending commercial review meetings and supporting accurate forecasting across revenue, gross profit, overhead and net profit
- Implementing effective cash management practices to support project and business performance
- Identifying, managing and reporting on commercial risks and opportunities
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with strong commercial experience within the construction sector, ideally with a background in M&E or building services. You will be confident managing projects commercially, comfortable working with project teams and clients, and able to give clear practical advice when it is needed. You will bring:
- Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager role within construction
- A strong commercial mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence managing contractual matters, variations, payments and final accounts
- Excellent numerical, communication and IT skills
- Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
- A degree or honours degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be preferred, but is not essential
- Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES would be advantageous
- Building Services or M&E experience would be advantageous
- Experience working on healthcare projects would be highly desirable
- A full UK driving licence
What’s In It for You
- Attractive Salary Package: Based on skills and experience
- Generous Holidays: 33 days of holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with length of service.
- Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.
- Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
- Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.
- Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.
- Convenience: Free parking at our offices and a cycle scheme.
You will be joining a team that is genuinely supportive, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to grow as we continue to grow. Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. If it sounds like something you would enjoy being part of, we would love to hear from you.
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