Commercial Manager
Location:
Head Office – Wirral
Reports to:
Commercial Director
Salary:
Six-figure base + package (commensurate with experience)
Contract:
Full-time, permanent
About LMF Energy Services
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, including major commercial systems, 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 now seeking a senior commercial leader to join our high-performing team.
The Role
As
Commercial Manager
, you will play a key role in protecting the company's commercial interests, maximising profitability, and ensuring 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 appointment that demands both strong technical QS expertise and the ability to lead and develop people, manage risk, and deliver results in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
* 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Risk & Value Management
* 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.
6. Leadership & People Development
* 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.