MEP Commercial Lead - Life Sciences Projects (NL)

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

John Sisk & Son in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of a portfolio of Life Science projects. You will oversee tendering, contract administration and risk management while guiding project commercial teams to deliver profitability and compliance with company policies.

You will act as the commercial link between project teams, business unit leadership and the Commercial Director, mentor Quantity Surveyors, and drive margins through

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a MEP Commercial Manager or equivalent within a Tier 1 construction contractor.
• Proven track record of delivering strong commercial outcomes across major projects or frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects from tender through to final account.
• Ensure all contractual documents are reviewed, negotiated and executed prior to project commencement.
• Manage commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, valuations, cash management and risk mitigation.
• Provide commercial support during tendering, procurement and contract negotiations, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and addressed.
• Implement the Internal Control and Risk Management Policy (ICRM) across all allocated projects.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract execution and supply chain management in line with company policy.
• Drive margin protection and improvement through diligent application of commercial controls.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated and embedded across the commercial team.
• Support dispute management and resolution, working with the internal legal team as required.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, ensuring capability development and succession planning.

Skills

MEP Commercial Manager

Contract administration

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

John Sisk & Son in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of a portfolio of Life Science projects. You will oversee tendering, contract administration and risk management while guiding project commercial teams to deliver profitability and compliance with company policies.

You will act as the commercial link between project teams, business unit leadership and the Commercial Director, mentor Quantity Surveyors, and drive margins through