MEP Commercial Manager - Brighton

Laing O'Rourke; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Commercial Manager with MEP experience for projects in Brighton and Surrey. You will manage all commercial aspects, provide financial management, and negotiate with stakeholders in healthcare and defense sectors. The role requires leadership in large projects and a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects like hospital redevelopments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a commercial team on large or multiple projects.
• Desirable experience in healthcare or science & research sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of project sections.
• Provide commercial, contractual, and financial management.
• Support operational planning and promote best practices.
• Lead commercial activities during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Prepare and manage contractual reports.
• Monitor project costs and manage project resources.
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Advise on contractual and commercial risks.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Management

Financial Management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

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Laing O'Rourke

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Brighton, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a Commercial Manager with MEP experience looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you have previous experience working on healthcare or defence projects? If yes, Laing O'Rourke has a role for you!

The Opportunity:

Crown House Technologies, the specialist MEP delivery unit of Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting a Commercial Manager for projects across Brighton and Surrey.

We provide solutions for sectors such as healthcare, defense, science & research, residential, commercial, rail, and data centres, through Laing O'Rourke's self-delivery model.

We are involved in Stage 1 of The Royal Sussex County Hospital's ‘3Ts redevelopment' programme, a new 13-storey hospital with rooftop helideck.

Role Overview:

• Manage all commercial aspects of project sections, including liaising with clients, project teams, and managing sub-contractors.
• Provide commercial, contractual, and financial management to meet profit objectives and optimize cash flow and margins.
• Support operational planning and promote best practices.
• Lead commercial activities during pre-construction and construction phases to ensure project success.
• Develop the skills of your team and support the wider commercial function.
• Prepare and manage contractual reports, manage subcontracts, and handle claims.
• Monitor project costs and manage project resources.
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and consultants to achieve project goals.
• Advise on contractual and commercial risks and implications.
• Assist in establishing project budgets and change management processes.
• Ensure proper execution of contract documents before project start.
• Report any issues or risks that could impact the project or business.

Requirements:

• Experience leading a commercial team on large or multiple projects.
• Desirable experience in healthcare or science & research sectors.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.