M&E Commercial Manager

Lead Contract Negotiations

This is a lead commercial role- you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating client terms and conditions, managing commercial risk, and ensuring all contracts reflect a fair and commercially sustainable position for the business. You'll work closely with internal teams but will personally lead all client-facing commercial negotiations.

• Identify, assess, and manage key commercial risks across project opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement in commercial practices across the business
• Support commercial governance and contract approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes for contract review, negotiation, and approval.
• Ensure agreed terms are aligned with DTGen's commercial and legal principles and risk appetite.
• Act as the commercial lead in all pre-contract discussions with clients.
• Offer ongoing commercial support through project lifecycle as needed.
• Take full responsibility for the review and negotiation of client-issued contracts and terms.
• Provide clear briefings and contract handovers to project delivery and operations teams.
• Maintain clear records of contract deviations, risk approvals, and negotiation outcomes.
• Work closely with the sales and legal teams to ensure that commercial and legal inputs are integrated into proposals and client submissions.

DTGen is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercial negotiations and contract management across our mechanical and electrical projects.

We are specifically seeking someone with experience in the UK M&E sector, either from the client side or supply chain, who understands how to navigate contractual discussions and drive positive commercial outcomes

• Familiarity with UK construction contracts, including NEC, JCT, and bespoke forms.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating legal terms and conditions to ensure legal risks are adequately managed.
• Strong commercial and contractual experience within the UK construction sector including mechanical & electrical (M&E) sector.
• Proven ability to lead contract negotiations and manage commercial risk.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in client-facing discussions.

Salary – £46,000 to £53,000 (DOE) + Car Benefit

At DTGen, we’re committed to providing a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment. We believe in building a diverse team that reflects the world we live in, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We also understand that flexibility matters, and if you need a working pattern different from what's advertised, we’re open to discussing it.