MEP Commercial Manager

Location: London

Type: Permanent

We are working with a leading specialist contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager for a portfolio of high-value Life Sciences projects across London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional with a strong M&E background and extensive JCT contract experience to join a growing business delivering technically complex and prestigious projects within the Life Sciences sector.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple projects, ensuring effective contract administration, risk management, cost control and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project delivery teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in protecting commercial interests while driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of Life Sciences projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Administer and manage JCT contracts, ensuring compliance and protecting the business's contractual position.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, management and account settlement.
• Prepare, review and negotiate variations, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Provide accurate cost forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Support project teams with commercial advice and contract interpretation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop commercial team members where required.
• Ensure robust commercial governance and adherence to company procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
• Strong M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) background is essential.
• Extensive experience administering and managing JCT forms of contract.
• Previous experience delivering Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare or highly regulated projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and financial controls.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant construction, commercial or engineering qualification preferred.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Life Sciences developments across London.
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing business.
• Exposure to technically complex, high-profile projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Apply

If you are an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong M&E background and proven JCT contract expertise, and you're looking to work on some of London's most exciting Life Sciences projects, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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.