Location: Canary Wharf, London Salary: Up to £108,000 + benefits Job Type: Permanent Sector: MEP / Commercial Build Project: c.£30m Shell & Core Life Sciences Facility Contract: JCT We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a specialist building services contractor working on a £24m-£30m shell and core life sciences facility in Canary Wharf. This is a key commercial appointment within a high-profile London project, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function and work closely with the project and operational teams. The Role As Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial management of the project, ensuring strong financial and contractual performance from commencement through to completion. Key responsibilities will include: Lead the commercial function across the project. Take ownership of contract administration and commercial performance. Manage commercial risks, opportunities and change. Oversee valuations, applications for payment and cash flow. Manage subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts. Monitor project costs, forecasting and financial performance. Produce accurate commercial reporting for senior management. Lead commercial negotiations with clients and the supply chain. Work closely with project, operational and procurement teams. Ensure contractual obligations and commercial governance are maintained. Support the successful delivery and close-out of the project. About You We are looking for a Commercial Manager with a strong MEP/M&E background and commercial building experience. Relevant backgrounds could include: MEP specialist contractors. Mechanical or electrical contractors. Building services contractors. Specialist communications/building technology contractors. Main contractors with significant responsibility for M&E packages.Candidates from businesses operating in a similar market to specialist building services contractors would be particularly relevant. You will ideally have: Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within an MEP environment. Strong commercial building experience. Experience managing significant M&E packages. Strong JCT contract experience. Excellent subcontract, change and final account management experience. Strong commercial leadership and stakeholder management skills. A relevant degree/HNC qualification or equivalent experience. Important This is specifically a commercial building / MEP opportunity. We are not looking for candidates whose experience is exclusively: Civil engineering or infrastructure. Consultancy. Client-side.Main contractor candidates will be considered where they have substantial experience managing M&E packages commercially within commercial building projects. Package Salary up to £108,000, depending on experience. London Travel Allowance + non-car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Pension with up to 8% employer contribution. Private healthcare. Flexible benefits package. Personal development programme. Employee discounts. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health and wellbeing.If you're an experienced MEP Commercial Manager with a commercial building background and are looking for a senior permanent opportunity on a major London life sciences project, we'd be keen to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Commercial Manager - MEP in City of London employer: Advance TRS
Advance TRS is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the water sector. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working in the vibrant city of Leeds. Join us to be part of meaningful projects that contribute to sustainable water infrastructure solutions.
