MEP Commercial Manager

MEP Commercial Manager
Blyth, Northumberland, UK
Salary negotiable | Living out & Travel allowance offered

We are working with our client who is a Tier 1 main contractor, with a strong reputation in data centres, life sciences, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, to recruit an MEP Commercial Manager.

This role sits on one of the largest data centre developments in the UK - a c.£10 billion hyperscale campus in Blyth, delivering up to 10 data centre buildings across a 100-hectare site.

Key Responsibilities

Take full commercial ownership of the MEP package(s), leading the commercial strategy from procurement through to final account
Manage and mentor a team of MEP quantity surveyors, ensuring accurate and timely valuations, applications for payment, and cost reporting
Oversee monthly cost/value reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and reporting to senior management on the commercial position of MEP works
Lead procurement of M&E sub-contract packages in conjunction with the Procurement Manager, including tender analysis and negotiation
Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating commercial risk across MEP packages
Manage the change control process, including assessment and agreement of variations
Oversee preparation and agreement of interim and final valuations with client representatives
Lead the preparation of contract final accounts for completed MEP works, including all adjustments
Manage and resolve commercial and contractual disputes, including delay and disruption claims
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and sub-contractors
Report directly to the Commercial Director / Project Director on the commercial performance of the MEP packageRequirements

Significant experience in an MEP Commercial Manager or Senior QS role, ideally with a main contractor
Strong track record delivering M&E/MEP packages on major construction, data centre, or industrial projects - mission-critical or hyperscale data centre experience highly advantageous
Proven experience managing and developing a commercial team
Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS/SCSI or equivalent)
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Strong understanding of NEC forms of contracting

Benefits

Highly competitive, negotiable salary
Living out allowance
Car allowance
Pension - 5% employer matched
24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Project completion bonusTo apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to , give me a call on (phone number removed) or WhatsApp me on +(phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed