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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 accountManage and mentor a team of MEP quantity surveyors, ensuring accurate and timely valuations, applications for payment, and cost reportingOversee monthly cost/value reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and reporting to senior management on the commercial position of MEP worksLead procurement of M&E sub-contract packages in conjunction with the Procurement Manager, including tender analysis and negotiationReview and negotiate contract terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating commercial risk across MEP packagesManage the change control process, including assessment and agreement of variationsOversee preparation and agreement of interim and final valuations with client representativesLead the preparation of contract final accounts for completed MEP works, including all adjustmentsManage and resolve commercial and contractual disputes, including delay and disruption claimsBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and sub-contractorsReport directly to the Commercial Director / Project Director on the commercial performance of the MEP package

Requirements

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

Benefits

Highly competitive, negotiable salaryLiving out allowanceCar allowancePension - 5% employer matched24 days annual leave + Bank HolidaysProject completion bonus

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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