MEP Commercial Manager
MEP Commercial Manager
Tier 1 Main Contractor
London (Zones 1–2) – hybrid working available
Are you an experienced MEP Commercial Manager with a strong background in delivering major commercial developments? This is a standout opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 main contractors, delivering landmark projects across Central London.
The Role:
You will take full commercial responsibility for MEP packages across high-profile commercial developments up to £50m in value. This is a key leadership position within a progressive, well-structured commercial team that values collaboration, innovation, and high-quality delivery.
You will act as the commercial lead for MEP works, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and commercial performance across multiple projects or a major flagship scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all MEP commercial activities across major construction projects
Oversee subcontractor procurement strategy, valuations, variations, and final accounts
Provide commercial leadership on contract administration (NEC and JCT)
Drive cost planning, forecasting, and value engineering initiatives
Manage commercial risk and ensure cost certainty across project lifecycle
Work closely with project directors, delivery teams, and supply chain partners
Support, mentor, and develop junior members of the commercial team
Ensure alignment with programme, budget, and client expectations
Ideal Career Progression Opportunity:
This role is particularly well-suited to candidates currently working within MEP subcontractors who are looking to make the step up into a main contractor environment. It offers a genuine opportunity to transition into Tier 1 delivery, gaining exposure to larger-scale project oversight, broader commercial responsibility, and more complex stakeholder management.
For ambitious individuals who have already developed strong technical and commercial expertise within subcontracting, this position provides the next step in career progression—moving into a strategic, client-facing commercial role within a leading main contractor.
About You:
Proven experience as a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor or MEP Commercial Manager
Strong background within Tier 1 main contracting on large-scale commercial projects
Excellent working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract
Experience managing high-value MEP packages from pre-construction through to final account
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ideally has exposure to both main contractor and MEP subcontractor environments
Flexible Working:
This role offers 2 days hybrid working per week, supporting a healthy balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
What’s On Offer:
£100,000 – £110,000 base salary
Market-leading benefits package that includes private healthcare, and performance-related bonus – 10%
Hybrid working (2 days per week)
Strong career progression within a contractor known for internal promotion
Opportunity to work on some of London’s most prestigious commercial developmentsThis is a rare opportunity to step into a senior commercial leadership role within a top-performing Tier 1 contractor shaping Central London’s skyline