Commercial Manager (MEP)

Your new company
A highly respected and long-standing main contractor is seeking an experienced Building Services Commercial Manager to take ownership of MEP commercial delivery across both pre-construction and live projects.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, manage high-value packages, and work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple project phases.

Your new role
You will be responsible for the commercial management of MEP packages from tender stage through to final account, operating across pre-construction, procurement, and project delivery. Working within a well-structured and experienced team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring MEP packages are commercially robust, efficiently procured, and effectively managed through delivery.

• Support MEP estimating, cost planning, and tender submissions
• Review design information for compliance, buildability, and commercial risk
• Lead procurement of MEP subcontract packages, including tendering and negotiations
• Work closely with supply chain partners to secure competitive and compliant solutions
• Manage commercial aspects of MEP packages through project delivery
• Review variations, change events, and support cost reporting and forecasting
• Attend client and project meetings, providing clear commercial input
• Collaborate across pre-construction, commercial, and operational teams

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience within MEP / Building Services commercial management
• Strong track record in subcontract procurement and package delivery
• Experience working across multiple project stages and sectors
• Good understanding of construction programmes and MEP sequencing
• Ability to operate across both pre-construction and live environments
• Client-facing experience in meetings and tender processes
• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC)
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management

What you'll get in return
Join a Tier 1 contractor delivering landmark projects, where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact and the platform to progress your career at the highest level.

• Competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus/profit share
• Private healthcare and strong pension contribution
• Flexible / hybrid working for improved work-life balance
• Clear progression within a well-established, stable contractor
• Exposure to high-value, technically complex projects
• Strong wellbeing support, including EAP and lifestyle benefits

What you need to do now
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Skills:
Commercial Manager Mechanical Quantity Sureveyor Mechanical Estimator MEP QS Electrical Quantity Surveyor Electrical Estimator

Benefits:
Competitive Package on offer

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