Commercial Manager (MEP)

MEP Commercial Manager – Prominent Tier 1 Design & Build Contractor – Belfast

Your new company
HAYS Building Services is excited to partner with one of the province’s top main contractors to recruit an MEP Commercial Manager for their Pre-Construction team. This role has been created due to sustained growth and a surge of exciting projects across the UK. It offers a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable, forward-thinking, and professional organisation at the forefront of Northern Ireland’s construction sector. This position is ideal for Senior MEP Estimators who are looking to advance their careers and be part of something significant, with attractive terms for the successful candidate.

Your new role
The successful candidate will leverage their experience and skills in a diverse role. As the MEP Commercial Manager you will handle Pre-Construction MEP Estimating, collaborating closely with clients, other disciplines, and teams from project inception.
You will be accountable for all financial and estimating aspects of MEP tender bids, ensuring competitive and well-resourced tender costs and quality submissions. You will work within frameworks to evaluate negotiated contracts, aiming to exceed company targets for new orders with profitable bids.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree qualified or Mechanical/Electrical trade
• Prior experience in MEP estimating for large-scale construction projects i.e. Healthcare, Pharma, and Data Centres.
• Sound Commercial Awareness
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• High level organisational skills
• Excellent presentation skills, capable of effectively communicating complex information to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract
• Good understanding of building accreditation standards i.e. BREEAM, NABERS, WELL etc.

What you’ll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading name in Northern Irish construction. Along with a highly attractive remuneration package, you’ll enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, pension contributions, life assurance, and numerous training and development opportunities to support your career growth. This role will involve some travel for project meetings but will be minimal.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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