Commercial Manager (MEP)

ZipRecruiter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager for a major MEP project in the UK. This role offers the chance to lead commercial functions on a transformative gigafactory project, contributing to the green industrial revolution. With a focus on profit and cash flow, you'll manage procurement, contract administration, and subcontractor packages, ensuring the project's success from pre-contract to post-contract stages. Join a collaborative team dedicated to building Britain's future heritage and enjoy a competitive rewards package that prioritizes your career growth.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Performance-Related Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all key commercial functions including procurement and tendering.
• Minimise risk and cost while maximising value through analysis.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Procurement

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

Job Description

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory — a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply nearly half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Why join us?

Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Commercial Manager – MEP – Major Project

• Recognised MEP Commercial Manager with strong commercial awareness, a focus on profit and cash flow, and experience working on Construction Management (CM) 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,
• 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.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

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. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you—especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in construction. 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 aim to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every team member.