MEP Commercial Manager

Kier Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an MEP Project Commercial Manager for their Mechanical and Electrical business at HMP Glasgow. This role will oversee a commercial team managing MEP packages worth £180M. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong commercial management skills.

Benefits

Flexible / hybrid working

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial teams overseeing MEP packages.
• Understanding of main contract forms like JCT, NEC.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MEP commercial team and subcontractor relationships.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and manage project cash flows.
• Develop margin improvement plans and drive profitability.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Change management

Education

Degree level or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Project Commercial Manager to join our Kier Mechanical and Electrical business, delivering HMP Glasgow. This role involves overseeing a commercial team responsible for packages worth over £180M across a major custodial facility.

Location: HMP Glasgow, Royston

Hours: Full Time, Permanent. Opportunity for some flexibility / hybrid working

What will you be responsible for?

Your day-to-day may include:

• Managing the MEP commercial team, supporting performance, acting as an escalation point, and managing subcontractor relationships in line with the contract.
• Following the procurement strategy set at the start of the project.
• Valuing and measuring changes, advising on legal and contractual matters related to orders and changes.
• Administering subcontractors, including agreeing final accounts and producing notices such as commencement and payment notices.
• Preparing monthly cost reports, commercial plans, and client reports, along with progress records.
• Managing project cash flows and turnover forecasts.
• Reporting and managing risks and opportunities.
• Developing margin improvement plans and driving profitability.
• Approving material purchases, ensuring all risks and opportunities are considered.
• Updating all commercial tasks and reports monthly.
• Inducting team members into company systems and introducing new tasks, systems, and techniques.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you can demonstrate:

• Qualification at degree level or HND/HNC (or similar) in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience managing and mentoring commercial teams overseeing MEP packages.
• Experience as a surveyor on various projects.
• Understanding of main contract forms like JCT, NEC, etc.
• Technical knowledge of MEP services and components.
• Strong skills in managing change effectively.
• Full UK driving license.

We value transferable skills, so even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees help shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we welcome your input. Our D&I action plan is available here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure a fair process for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria. This role requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check; applicants with convictions will be considered case-by-case. We do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier