MEP Commercial Manager - Hinkley Point C

Crown House Technologies; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to take ownership of major MEP packages on a significant UK infrastructure project. You’ll drive governance, performance and risk management across complex workstreams while maintaining robust commercial controls and strong stakeholder engagement.

We are looking for a leader who can manage live subcontracts, guide change control, and deliver accurate cost reporting with insights to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial management experience within the MEP sector.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and governance experience.
• Experience managing large, complex MEP packages and live subcontracts.
• Ability to lead and support commercial teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of major MEP packages, driving performance, governance, profitability and cash flow.
• Manage live subcontract packages, including commercial performance, change, valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Monitor package performance, costs, labour and delivery, identifying issues and potential impacts early.
• Identify emerging issues and risks, leading appropriate risk management and mitigation.
• Lead commercial governance, ensuring robust controls, reporting and processes are maintained.
• Manage change control, variations, claims and commercial negotiations, protecting contractual entitlement.
• Monitor labour costs, defects and associated commercial impacts.
• Provide commercial advice, cost reporting, forecasting and insight to project leadership.
• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulated environments

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership desirable

Job description

Are you an experienced MEP Commercial Manager ready to take ownership of major MEP packages on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects?

Do you have strong commercial experience, with the ability to manage governance, identify issues and drive performance across complex projects?

Are you looking for an opportunity to take commercial ownership within a major, highly regulated environment?

Then Crown House Technologies is the company for you!

If you join us, you'll be a valued member of an industry-leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. We are committed to extensive training, development and long-term career opportunities, making this a great opportunity for someone seeking continued career progression.

The MEP Commercial Manager Opportunity

Crown House Technologies (CHt), the specialist MEP delivery business of Laing O'Rourke, is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to join the team delivering Hinkley Point C.

You’ll take commercial ownership of a £175m MEP package, with a strong focus on commercial governance, performance and risk management. You’ll work closely with project leadership, operational teams, clients and key supply chain partners to maintain robust commercial controls and support successful delivery.

What will the role look like?

• Lead commercial management of major MEP packages, driving performance, governance, profitability and cash flow.


• Manage live subcontract packages, including commercial performance, change, valuations, payments and final accounts.


• Monitor package performance, costs, labour and delivery, identifying issues and potential impacts early.


• Identify emerging issues and risks, leading appropriate risk management and mitigation.


• Lead commercial governance, ensuring robust controls, reporting and processes are maintained.


• Manage change control, variations, claims and commercial negotiations, protecting contractual entitlement.


• Monitor labour costs, defects and associated commercial impacts.


• Provide commercial advice, cost reporting, forecasting and insight to project leadership.


• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders.


• Support and develop the wider Commercial team.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Proven commercial management experience within the MEP sector, ideally with a specialist MEP contractor or major main contractor.


• Strong experience managing large, complex MEP packages and live subcontracts.


• Strong NEC contract knowledge, with experience across commercial governance, risk and performance management.


• Ability to lead, influence and support commercial teams and wider project stakeholders.


• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; RICS membership desirable but not essential.


• Experience within a highly regulated environment, such as nuclear, defence, energy or major infrastructure.

About Us

Crown House Technologies (Cht) is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

Don’t match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning so if you’d like to talk about part time or flexible hours we may be able to accommodate this so just let us know.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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