Commercial Manager - Building Services

Multiplex; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Multiplex, a leading construction company, is hiring an MEP Commercial Manager to oversee M&E surveying activities for iconic projects in London. This role requires strong financial knowledge, contract management skills, and a background in quantity surveying. Join us to help shape skylines globally while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

8% company contribution pension

25 days annual leave + holiday buy options

Single private medical cover

Employee assistance programme

Competitive parental leave

Flexible benefits including discounted gym memberships

Professional career development opportunities

Industry-leading flexible work policies

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or related field required.
• Experience in M&E Quantity Surveying highly valued.
• Strong background in construction and contract understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all surveying activities related to M&E package.
• Prepare tender packages and contracts for procurement.
• Ensure project margins are met and report on financial status.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Financial Knowledge

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Jobtype: Full Time Location: UK - London Category: Commercial

Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?

Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.

You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:

• Discretionary annual bonus, 8% company contribution pension, 25 days annual leave + holiday buy options.
• Single private medical cover, employee assistance programme, and virtual GP service
• Competitive parental leave
• Several flexible benefits from season ticket loans, discounted gym memberships to a cycle to work scheme.
• Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.
• An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.

Who we're looking for:

Our people are united by a common belief: that we can outperform in everything we do.

What is the overall job?

We are currently recruiting for MEP Commercial Managers. You will oversee and carry out all surveying activity in relation to M&E package, working closely with design, planning and construction teams. We'll look to you to ensure forecasted project margins are met, documentation is prepared and quality assurance processes and systems are respected. Key responsibilities and experience will include:

• To ensure site supervisory staff are aware of the project's scope of works and inclusions in tender packages
• Preparing tender packages for M&E subcontract works
• Prepare documents required for the procurement of sub- contractors
• Prepare contracts and documents for inclusion in tender packages
• Ensure that the month on month cash position is positive and the forecasted project margin is met or exceeded.
• Prepare forecasts and report on financial status and cash flow.
• Administer subcontracts to include payments and claims and submitting progress claims to the client.
• Maintain strong relationships with Clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Administer the head contract to include assessment of works completed and where time extensions are needed.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

The suitable candidate will have a degree in quantity surveying or equivalent and a quantity surveying background in construction. Other keys skills and experience will include:

• Knowledge of the M&Emarket including costs of labour & resources and the M&E product market.
• Background in Construction or Building & ability to read drawings / plans
• Experience of M&E Quantity Surveying and financial knowledge of construction costs.
• An understanding of contracts and the tender process as well as being able to read drawings and understand contracts and legal issues.
• Experience in procurement, commercial governance, risk & opportunity management, and cost forecasting & reporting.
• Exposure to lift installations and ancillary service packages associated with high value projects ranging across multiple sectors would be advantageous
• Experience in administering M&E sub-contract accounts to final agreement, with a successful run of closures of these accounts with the client
• Highly motivated with strong communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of tender processes and have experience in handling contracts and legal issues.

Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. So even if you don't match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Talent Acquisition team during your conversation with them.