Senior Commercial Manager, MEP Packages – London (Hybrid)

Company: Taylor Woodrow
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Location: London
Job Description:

Business Unit: 5118 – HS2 Old Oak Common BBVS JV

Location: London

Job Role

Our BBVJS joint venture is building a major new railway station that connects HS2 with the Elizabeth line and National Rail services. The team is responsible for the final design, construction and commissioning of this iconic railway station in North West London. Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide high speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager to be responsible for the financial and contractual performance of the MEP packages across Old Oak Common Station. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Senior Commercial Manager will oversee the commercial activities of the MEP packages through procurement to commercial delivery.

Duties

  • Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
  • Take a key role in contract negotiations with the client and adopt a major part in achieving satisfactory outcomes in terms of profit and customer satisfaction.
  • Define accurately and concisely the commercial parameters of opportunities, ensuring they are aligned with the business plan.
  • Monitor and ensure prompt resolution of final accounts, including settlement of variations, claims and disputes.
  • Manage, reduce and drive out unnecessary costs and inefficiencies across the MEP packages.
  • Verify and monitor the monthly site financial reporting (Project Manager Reports and Cost Value Reports).
  • Identify areas of non/low performance and implement suitable rectification measures.
  • Ensure robust subcontract change control procedures are in place and adhered to.
  • Monitor and ensure prompt resolution of final accounts, including settlement of Compensation Events (variations), claims and disputes.
  • Prepare estimates & tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles Representation of the financial and contractual interests to your employer and/or client in progress meetings or the like. Willing to take initiative to respond to market/customer requirements.
  • Manage the preparation and articulation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
  • Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.

Person Specification

  • Previous experience in the procurement and delivery of complex MEP packages on a major project is essential.
  • Formal qualification in a commercial management or quantity surveying related subject.
  • Proven track record of building and leading a commercial team.
  • Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB is advantageous.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours – Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026