Commercial Lead - MEP

MEPJOBS UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression

Challenging projects

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Fusion People in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead - MEP to provide commercial and contractual leadership across a diverse MEP project portfolio. Reporting into senior leadership, this high-impact role shapes strategy, drives project performance, and leads the growth of the commercial team.

The ideal candidate has a strong M&E/MEP background with proven ability to lead commercial management, negotiations and governance across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commercial leadership within the M&E/MEP contracting sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, contract administration and risk management.
• Proven experience in managing project profitability, reporting and cash flow.
• Experience undertaking commercial reviews, tender assessments and contractual negotiations.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-value project environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead commercial advisor on all project commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of Senior, Project and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Advise on commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate contracts and amendments to establish balanced agreements.
• Maximise project profitability and revenue while controlling costs.
• Monitor cash flow through applications, certifications and invoicing.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and CVRs.
• Review tender documentation and conduct commercial viability and risk assessments.
• Lead tender and project reviews and escalate significant risks.
• Oversee risk management across all projects.
• Lead contract negotiations and coordinate legal reviews.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers are procured in line with procedures.
• Prepare and issue Letters of Intent and contractual correspondence.
• Manage commercial claims from notification to final resolution.
• Review final accounts and governance reporting.
• Chair commercial review meetings and manage team resources.

Skills

Commercial leadership

M&E/MEP contracting

Risk management

Contract negotiations

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Project profitability

Cash flow management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Job description

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead - MEP to provide commercial and contractual leadership across a diverse portfolio of MEP projects. Reporting into senior leadership, this is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, drive project performance, and lead the development of a growing commercial team.

This position is ideal for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in the M&E/MEP sector who can combine strategic leadership with hands‑on commercial management across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead commercial advisor on all project commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of Senior, Project and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, alongside Commercial Administration staff.
• Advise Project Management teams on commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate contracts and contract amendments to establish balanced and commercially beneficial agreements.
• Maximise project profitability and revenue while controlling costs and mitigating commercial risk.
• Monitor and maintain project cash flow through effective management of applications, certifications and invoicing.
• Prepare and review monthly budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Review tender documentation and undertake commercial viability and risk assessments.
• Lead tender and project reviews, escalating significant risks where appropriate.
• Oversee strategic and operational risk management across all projects.
• Lead contract negotiations and coordinate legal reviews where required.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers are procured and managed in line with company procedures.
• Prepare and issue Letters of Intent and contractual correspondence.
• Negotiate performance bonds, parent company guarantees and insurance provisions.
• Manage commercial claims from initial notification through to final resolution.
• Review, validate and negotiate final accounts.
• Chair commercial review meetings and ensure robust project reporting and governance.
• Manage commercial team resources and identify recruitment requirements.
• Represent the business at both internal and external commercial and project meetings.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Demonstrable commercial leadership experience within the M&E or MEP contracting sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, contract administration and risk management.
• Proven experience managing project profitability, reporting and cash flow.
• Experience undertaking commercial reviews, tender assessments and contractual negotiations.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced and high‑value project environments.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or qualified through extensive industry experience.
• Proven track record leading and developing commercial teams.
• Experience establishing and improving commercial management and reporting systems.
• Commercially focused with the ability to balance strategic decision‑making and operational delivery.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly motivated, collaborative and committed to achieving successful project outcomes.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance, compliance and financial controls.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead the commercial function across major MEP projects.
• Excellent career progression within a growing organisation.
• Exposure to high‑profile and technically challenging projects.
• Opportunity to shape commercial strategy and influence business performance.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

For more information please contact Mitchell on (phone number removed).

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