Building Services Commercial Manager

Fawkes and 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 major healthcare project in Central London. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £100K-£110K per year along with significant benefits. The successful candidate will oversee commercial aspects of a high-profile development, ensuring compliance and profitability. Key qualifications include experience managing large MEP packages and proficiency with NEC contracts.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

26 days holiday (plus option to buy more)

Pension and travel expenses

Flexible working arrangements

Professional 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 projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost and value management, ensuring performance tracking.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage contractual matters under NEC.
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders for successful outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Financial reporting

Commercial decision-making

Job description

Location: City of London
Salary: £100K- £110K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: VAC-285221_1757513334
Posted: September 10, 2025

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

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.