MEP Commercial Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP contractor in East London is seeking an MEP Commercial Manager to oversee the full commercial management of MEP packages. This role offers a chance to influence commercial processes amidst a growing portfolio of secured residential projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in Quantity Surveying and experience managing multiple MEP packages. The position provides excellent career progression, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Pension

Career Development

Social Events

Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience working for an MEP contractor or M&E subcontractor.
• Experience managing multiple MEP packages.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) packages.
• Cost planning and budget control.
• Management of subcontractor valuations, variations, and payments.

Skills

Cost control

Risk management

Contractual compliance

Subcontractor procurement

Commercial reporting

Education

Background in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

MEP Commercial Manager

East London

GBP85,000 - GBP100,000 Basic + Private Health Care + Strong order books + Long term career + Growing Business + Career Development + Annual Leave + Pension + Social Events + MORE

An opportunity has arisen for an MEP Commercial Manager

to join a well-established and growing MEP contractor with a strong secured pipeline of residential projects across London and the surrounding areas. This is a rewarding role with a key influence on the continued development of the business, offering recognition and further career progression.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the full commercial management of MEP packages, ensuring cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance from pre-construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) packages
• Cost planning and budget control
• Subcontractor procurement and package buyout
• Management of subcontractor valuations, variations, and payments
• Preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Contract administration (JCT forms of contract preferred)
• Commercial reporting and forecasting
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risk
• Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure financial performance
• Supporting pre-construction and tender commercial input

Experience Required

• Background in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
• Experience working for an MEP contractor or M&E subcontractor
• Experience managing multiple MEP packages (not single-discipline only)
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement processes
• Good understanding of JCT & NEC contracts

Why This Role

• Strong pipeline of secured residential work
• Growing business with long-term project security
• Opportunity to influence commercial processes
• Ongoing work across London projects

Handled on a strictly confidential basis, ideal for someone already operating at Senior QS / Commercial Manager level within the MEP space.

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