Senior Commercial Lead, MEP Projects

Dalkia; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead, MEP to steer project commercial and contractual matters from a regional Nottingham base. The role leads a multi-disciplinary QS team, balances governance with practical leadership, and partners with senior management to protect profitability.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical and leadership capabilities, with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date commercial awareness and a hands-on approach to high-pressure environments.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills.
• Strong analytical and evaluation ability with sound decision-making and time management.
• Proven leadership experience—able to coach, develop, and motivate a team while acting as a role model.
• Accurate, highly organised, and detail-focused.
• A proactive, positive approach with a genuine commitment to team and company success.

Responsibilities

• Acting as key commercial advisor to the Commercial Director on all project commercial and contractual matters
• Leading, managing, and mentoring a team of Senior, Project, and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, plus Commercial Administration staff
• Advising Project Management teams on commercial risks and issues arising throughout the project lifecycle
• Negotiating new contracts and contract amendments to form balanced, equitable business relationships
• Maximising profitability and revenue while mitigating expenditure
• Maintaining strong cash flow through tracking of applications, certifications, and invoices
• Preparing monthly budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost value reconciliation reports
• Reviewing ITB documents and conducting commercial viability and risk analysis
• Leading tender and project reviews, escalating as needed
• Overseeing risk reporting and controls across projects
• Leading contract negotiations and documentation for legal review
• Ensuring subcontractors and suppliers are procured and pre-qualified
• Drafting and issuing Letters of Intent and contractual correspondence
• Negotiating performance bonds and insurance terms
• Managing claims from notification to closure
• Validating final account applications and recommendations
• Chairing commercial review meetings and ensuring costs are reconcilable and audit-ready
• Managing resourcing and recruitment needs across the commercial team
• Representing the company at progress and commercial meetings

Skills

Commercial leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Time management

Decision making

Coaching

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead, MEP to steer project commercial and contractual matters from a regional Nottingham base. The role leads a multi-disciplinary QS team, balances governance with practical leadership, and partners with senior management to protect profitability.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical and leadership capabilities, with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.