Building Services Commercial Manager

Fawkes & Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Lead for a high-profile healthcare project in Central London. The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with NEC contracts, and the ability to manage complex commercial teams. Competitive salary of £100,000 to £110,000 plus additional benefits including a car allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

26 days holiday plus option to buy more

Pension and travel expenses

Flexible working arrangements

Professional and educational development support

Qualifications

• Strong background in major MEP packages (preferably £50m+ in value).
• Demonstrable success working under NEC contracts.
• Experience leading commercial teams on complex healthcare or similar technically demanding projects.

Responsibilities

• Driving cost and value management, ensuring robust systems are in place to track performance.
• Leading on commercial negotiations and managing contractual matters under NEC.
• Collaborating closely with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams for successful outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Financial data monitoring

Commercial decision-making

Job description

Overview

MEP Commercial Lead - Major UK Healthcare Project - Tier 1 Main Contractor

£100,000 to £110,000 + Package

Central London

Are you ready to take the reins on one of the UK's most high-profile healthcare schemes? We're looking for an experienced MEP Commercial Lead to oversee a substantial building services package on a flagship project in Central London.

This role calls for a commercially sharp professional who can balance client relationships with project delivery, while ensuring value, compliance, and profitability at every stage. You'll be embedded in the senior team, with the scope to influence outcomes and set the tone commercially on a multi-million-pound development.

What you'll be doing

• Driving cost and value management, ensuring robust systems are in place to track performance.
• Leading on commercial negotiations and managing contractual matters under NEC.
• Collaborating closely with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams to secure successful outcomes.
• Monitoring and reporting on complex financial data, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Providing leadership in both commercial decision-making and wider project culture.

What we're looking for

• A strong background in major MEP packages (preferably £50m+ in value).
• Demonstrable success working under NEC contracts.
• Experience leading commercial teams on complex healthcare or similar technically demanding projects.
• Exceptional negotiation, reporting, and risk management skills.
• A proven ability to manage disputes and contractual challenges.

What's on offer

• Competitive base salary with annual reviews.
• Car allowance or company car.
• 26 days holiday (plus option to buy more).
• Pension, travel expenses, and enhanced family policies.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional and educational development support.

If you're a commercially minded leader who thrives on high-stakes projects and wants to play a pivotal role in delivering a landmark healthcare facility, this could be the perfect move for you. Please call Lewis Calder Fawkes and Reece London for more information.