Commercial Leader
Ford Mainwaring
commercial strategy
tendering
client relations
contracts
value delivery
growth management
This brand-new opportunity will allow you to shape our commercial strategy, from tendering through to final accounts agreements, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring our frameworks, bids, and contracts deliver value and sustainable growth, whilst working alongside the Managing Director, Head of Operations and Head of Finance, with full visibility across the business.
quantity surveyor
commercial manager
building services
leadership
communication
bid management
This opportunity will be based in the Stoke on Trent office and will involve travel across the Midlands and North West of the UK.
An understanding of balance sheets, profit & loss, and WIP would be highly beneficial.
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager looking for a senior role that allows you to get involved in all aspects of the business? Or a Quantity Surveyor, Contract or Project Manager looking to take the next step into a commercial leader position?
Excellent communication skills including written and presentational.
We’re looking for a commercially sharp, relationship driven professional who thrives on ownership, influence, and results. Someone who’s as comfortable on-site as in the boardroom. You’ll bring ambition and drive as this role offers exciting progression into a board level opportunity.
Location – Based in Stoke-on-Trent with travel to various sites across the Midlands and North West
Must be prepared to take ownership and provide commercial leadership, upskilling our team members and improving commercial awareness.
All required IT equipment including iPhone and Laptop.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to lead and take ownership of framework agreements and major bid processes.
Are you a commercially minded individual with a background in building services and a knack for building strong business relationships?
Knowledge of M&E/Building Services would be desirable, but is not essential.
Ability to secure new business opportunities.
BenefitsSalary – Up to £70k + car allowance + excellent benefits package
Private Medical Cover
Up to £70,000 (Negotiable)
Nest Pension Scheme with Salary Sacrifice Option
3 x Salary - Death in Service cover
PerkBox – With additional rewards on birthdays and work anniversaries
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Volunteering Day
Annual Performance Related Bonus
Generous Car Allowance + Business Mileage
Training + Development£7.5M
Turnover
Reflects steady growth, bolstered by recent M&A activities.
- Founded in 1968, the company has grown from a local engineering firm into a nationwide building services specialist.
- Based in Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, the company thrives on tackling complex projects in secure and technical environments.
- Primarily active in public-sector work, it delivers major mechanical and electrical installations, maintenance, and refurbishments.
- As a trusted partner to the Ministry of Defence, it undertakes HVAC, plantroom revamps, and security‑sensitive projects on military bases.
- Its expertise extends into renewables, installing EV chargers, air‑source heat pumps, and sustainable energy systems.
- Typically, it handles medium‑to‑large contracts across education, healthcare, highways, and defence estates.
- Notable for its apprenticeship and veteran-support initiatives, it crafts long-term talent pipelines through training and hiring pledges.
Two Apprentices Annually
Apprenticeship Commitment
The company aims to recruit two apprentices each year, fostering career development for young professionals.
Annual Bonus
Performance-Based Rewards
Employees are eligible for an annual performance-related bonus as part of their compensation package.
Annual Reporting
Transparency in Governance
Annual reports using GRI frameworks ensure transparency and accountability in their operations.
Stakeholder Engagement
Commitment to Feedback
The company actively seeks and incorporates feedback from stakeholders to improve its practices.
- TRUSTED BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles aren’t just aspirations – they’re integrated into everything we do.
- We actively work with the communities we serve.
- We offer job opportunities to veterans and reservists.
- The development of our people is crucial to ensure the continued growth of our business.
- We have a clear route for progression for those with the ambition to succeed, regardless of role or level.
- We back these commitments with real investment in safety, wellbeing, and learning.
- Our energetic and enthusiastic team ... support the next generation of talent.
- Our ESG promise: transparent, measurable, and evolving.
Top 25%
Sustainability Ranking
Recognized for top 25% performance in sustainability category by EcoVadis.
2026 Target
Employee Training
Aiming for full employee participation in environmental best-practice training by 2026.
- Support clients with practical, low‑carbon engineering solutions that drive real ESG impact.
- Help reduce emissions, cut energy use, and future‑proof essential infrastructure.
- Transparent annual reporting using GRI frameworks.
- Committed to stakeholder feedback and engagement.
- Ecovadis scores publicly available in Sustainability Report.
