Senior MEP Commercial Lead – Life Sciences (Belgium)

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Geel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development_op

Much more

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to join our Life Science team in Belgium. You will lead commercial management across multiple projects, steering tendering, contract negotiations and final accounts.

The role requires strong leadership of commercial teams, rigorous risk management and a track record delivering value on large-scale projects. You will collaborate with project leadership, operations and supply chain to protect margins.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a MEP Commercial Manager or equivalent within a Tier 1 construction contractor.
• Proven track record delivering strong commercial outcomes on major projects or frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects from tender through to final account
• Ensure all contractual documents are reviewed, negotiated and executed prior to project commencement
• Manage commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, valuations, cash management and risk mitigation
• Provide commercial support during tendering, procurement and contract negotiations, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and addressed
• Implement the Internal Control and Risk Management Policy (ICRM) across all allocated projects
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract execution and supply chain management in line with company policy
• Drive margin protection and improvement through diligent application of commercial controls
• Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated and embedded across the commercial team
• Support dispute management and resolution, working with the internal legal team as required
• Provide mentoring and leadership to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, ensuring capability development and succession planning.

Skills

MEP Commercial Manager experience

Contract administration

Risk management

Dispute resolution

Team leadership

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to join our Life Science team in Belgium. You will lead commercial management across multiple projects, steering tendering, contract negotiations and final accounts.

The role requires strong leadership of commercial teams, rigorous risk management and a track record delivering value on large-scale projects. You will collaborate with project leadership, operations and supply chain to protect margins.