Overview
LMF Energy Services is a leading national installer of renewable energy and energy-efficiency solutions, delivering Solar PV, Heat Pumps, Insulation, and Storage Heating across the UK. Since 2016, we have completed more than 20,000 installations, helping thousands of households move out of fuel poverty. We are a values-driven business built on quality, sustainability, and customer care. As the UK accelerates towards decarbonisation, we are growing rapidly and are seeking a senior commercial leader to join our high-performing team.
Salary: Six-figure base + package (commensurate with experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will protect the company’s commercial interests, maximise profitability, and ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Sitting between the Commercial Director and a small team of Senior and Junior Quantity Surveyors, you will provide leadership, oversight, and guidance on all financial, contractual, and commercial matters across a portfolio of domestic and commercial retrofit projects. This is a senior role requiring strong technical QS expertise plus the ability to lead and develop people, manage risk, and deliver results in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
* Monitor expenditure and ensure profitability across projects.
* Oversee valuations, cash flow, and payment processes.
* Approve subcontractor payments and resolve cost disputes.
Contract & Legal Oversight
* Review, negotiate, and manage client and subcontractor contracts.
* Ensure compliance with contract terms, procurement rules, and construction law.
* Manage claims, risks, variations, and disputes.
* Provide commercial and contractual advice to protect the company’s position.
Procurement & Supply Chain
* Lead procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and materials.
* Negotiate terms to secure cost-effective, value-driven agreements.
* Manage supply chain performance to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Project Commercial Support
* Work closely with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders.
* Provide commercial advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
* Prepare monthly commercial reports, dashboards, and board-level packs.
* Support tendering, bids, and cost estimates.
* Identify financial and contractual risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
* Manage change control, compensation events, and variations.
* Implement value-engineering initiatives to maximise efficiency and profit.
* Lead, manage, and mentor senior and junior commercial staff.
* Allocate tasks, review performance, and drive accountability.
* Promote best practice in commercial management and reporting.
* Act as the key link between project teams and senior leadership.
Your Profile
* Extensive UK experience in Domestic Construction, Refurbishment, or Retrofit.
* Proven track record as a Commercial Manager in a similar environment.
* Expertise in cost planning, contracts (e.g. JCT), risk management, and dispute resolution.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Commercially astute, analytical, and solutions-focused.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
* MRICS (or working towards) desirable.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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