Commercial Manager (MEP)

JR United Kingdom; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Commercial Manager (MEP) to oversee a major gigafactory project in Weston-super-Mare. The role requires extensive experience in managing MEP packages, with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing risks. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field and will be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and quality.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, tendering, contract administration, and variations.
• Focus on minimizing risk and cost while maximizing value.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Construction Management

Data Interpretation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

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Commercial Manager (MEP), Weston-super-Mare

Client:

Sir Robert McAlpine

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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.

The initial phase involves designing and constructing a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, with ancillary buildings and extensive site infrastructure.

Once completed, this facility will be among the largest battery production sites in the UK, capable of supplying nearly half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Sir Robert McAlpine, celebrating 155 years as a family-owned business, maintains a culture of excellence and shared values. We are committed to creating an environment that brings out the best in our people and upholds our legacy of quality and innovation.

We are seeking a recognized MEP Commercial Manager with strong commercial awareness, experience in Construction Management projects, and a proven track record in managing procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations, and subcontractor packages through to final account.

The ideal candidate will have broad industry experience across multiple sectors, with a focus on minimizing risk and cost while maximizing 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 to post-contract stages, with a strategic mindset and data interpretation skills to guide business decisions.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

Rewards

We offer competitive, performance-related progression opportunities, flexible benefits, and a supportive environment to help you build your career and Britain's future heritage.

Join us

Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine values diversity and inclusivity; even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you're from an under-represented group in construction. We aim to reflect society's diversity within our workforce and foster a supportive, empowering environment for all team members.