Commercial Manager MEP

Sir Robert McAlpine; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is recruiting an experienced MEP Commercial Manager for a major Oxford project delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. You will drive commercial performance across MEP packages, collaborating with the project leadership and supply chain to secure best value and robust cost control.

The role requires extensive MEP package management on large-scale, design-and-build projects, with full lifecycle involvement from pre-contract to post-contract.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing MEP packages on large-scale, complex projects.
• Full project lifecycle expertise from pre-contract through post-contract stages.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance of MEP packages across the project.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and subcontractor packages to final account.
• Maintain cost control and minimise commercial risk while maximising value.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Procurement

Tendering

Contract administration

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Value analysis

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial Management degree

Professional certifications

Job description

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britain's future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for an MEP Commercial Manager to join our team on a major project in Oxford, delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.

As part of this ambitious project, Sir Robert McAlpine will play a key role in delivering a specialist research and innovation facility, incorporating complex mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) systems alongside advanced building technologies. The project presents an opportunity to contribute to a technically challenging development where commercial expertise, collaboration and precision are essential to successful delivery.

We are looking for an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to join our team and take a leading role in managing the commercial performance of the MEP packages throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with the project leadership team, MEP delivery teams, consultants and supply chain partners, you will be responsible for driving commercial performance, managing contractual obligations and ensuring effective cost control across the MEP works.

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country’s most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

MEP Commercial Manager – Major Project

• Recognised MEP Commercial Manager with strong commercial awareness, a focus on profit and cash flow, and experience working on design and build projects.
• Proven track record in managing all key commercial functions, including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations, and subcontractor packages through to final account.
• Broad industry experience across multiple sectors, with a commitment to minimising risk and cost while maximising value through detailed analysis of labour, plant, and materials.

Your profile

• Extensive experience managing MEP packages on large-scale, complex projects, including multi-discipline coordination, budget optimisation, and technical oversight across diverse buildings and infrastructure developments.
• Full project lifecycle expertise from pre-contract through to post-contract stages, with a strong strategic mindset and the ability to interpret data to guide business direction, ensuring seamless transitions between project phases while maintaining cost control, quality standards, and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline, complemented by professional certifications and continuous professional development in relevant industry standards, procurement methodologies, and contract administration practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to work on a landmark development, overseeing procurement, subcontractor management, valuations, variations, change control and commercial reporting. You will play a key role in managing risk and opportunity, maintaining cost certainty and ensuring that commercial objectives are aligned with the successful delivery of the project.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in MEP commercial management on large-scale, multidisciplinary construction projects, with the ability to manage complex packages, build effective supply chain relationships and work collaboratively within a demanding project environment.

If you are an experienced MEP Commercial Manager looking for your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to join Sir Robert McAlpine and contribute to the delivery of a technically complex and innovative development in Oxford.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.