MEP Commercial Manager

Skyward Select; Greater London; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyward Select is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager to lead strategic commercial activity across a portfolio of two to three major MEP projects. You will partner with operational leadership and project teams to protect margin, manage risk and deliver strong financial performance.

The role requires a senior, commercially-driven professional capable of shaping commercial strategy while staying closely connected to project delivery to drive practical, tangible improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MEP Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager (or Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor).
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical or building services contracting.
• Experience managing multiple MEP projects or large packages concurrently.
• Solid knowledge of construction contracts, change management and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership across two to three MEP projects.
• Lead project commercial performance from procurement through to final account.
• Manage cost plans, forecasts, cash flow, applications and reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, packages, payments and account management.
• Identify, manage and negotiate variations, claims and contractual changes.
• Support operational teams with commercial decisions, risk management and recovery plans.
• Work closely with clients, main contractors, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Ensure contractual obligations and project entitlements are properly managed.
• Produce clear, accurate reporting for senior leadership.
• Support and develop Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.

Skills

MEP commercial experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic leadership

Job description

A medium-sized, employee centric MEP contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to take a strategic role across a portfolio of two to three major projects.

You'll be paid a salary of up to £130k alongside a truly exceptional benefits package.

This is a senior, commercially focused position for someone who can work closely with operational leadership and project teams to protect margin, manage risk and drive strong financial performance across multiple live schemes.

The business delivers complex mechanical and electrical projects across a range of technically demanding sectors. You will be given the autonomy to influence commercial strategy while remaining close enough to project delivery to make a practical difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic commercial leadership across two to three MEP projects.
• Lead project commercial performance from procurement through to final account.
• Manage cost plans, forecasts, cash flow, applications and reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, packages, payments and account management.
• Identify, manage and negotiate variations, claims and contractual changes.
• Support operational teams with commercial decisions, risk management and recovery plans.
• Work closely with clients, main contractors, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Ensure contractual obligations and project entitlements are properly managed.
• Produce clear, accurate reporting for senior leadership.
• Support and develop Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as an MEP Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager or Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong commercial background within mechanical, electrical or building services contracting.
• Experience managing multiple MEP projects or significant MEP packages concurrently.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, change management and final accounts.
• Commercially astute, with excellent negotiation and financial-management skills.
• Able to operate strategically while remaining engaged with delivery teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management ability.