MEP Commercial Lead: Major Projects Profit & Strategy

ESD Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ESD Recruitment is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Lead to oversee the commercial delivery of major projects and programmes. This senior role requires leadership of commercial teams and responsibility for performance, forecasting and procurement strategy.

The opportunity offers senior career progression within a leading M&E contractor, with changes in scope across high-value projects and a pathway to director-level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level commercial experience in M&E/building services.
• Proven track record delivering major construction projects or multi-project portfolios.
• Experience leading commercial teams (Senior QS, Commercial Managers).
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, CVRs and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across major MEP projects, programmes or a portfolio of projects.
• Manage and oversee Commercial Managers, Senior Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
• Own commercial performance, financial forecasting, CVRs, cash flow and risk management.
• Provide strategic oversight of contracts, variations, claims, disputes and final accounts.
• Develop procurement strategies, negotiations and major contract awards.
• Collaborate with Project Directors and senior management.
• Ensure governance, controls and procedures are maintained.
• Identify risks/opportunities to protect profitability and lead resolution of complex issues.
• Support development and progression of commercial team members.

Skills

Senior-level leadership

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial forecasting

CVR reporting

Contract management

Procurement strategy

Mentoring/supervising teams

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS accreditation (advantage)

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

ESD Recruitment is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Lead to oversee the commercial delivery of major projects and programmes. This senior role requires leadership of commercial teams and responsibility for performance, forecasting and procurement strategy.

The opportunity offers senior career progression within a leading M&E contractor, with changes in scope across high-value projects and a pathway to director-level responsibilities.