Senior MEP Commercial Manager

Tier 1 UK Main Contractor

Central London Head Office

Are you a commercially astute leader with a strong background in MEP and a passion for winning work? We’re looking for a Senior MEP Commercial Manager to join a specialist MEP division, playing a pivotal role in shaping and securing major projects.

This is a high-impact position within a dynamic bidding and pre-construction team, where you’ll lead the commercial strategy across complex tenders and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver winning, commercially robust bids.

The Role

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial direction of major tenders, ensuring submissions are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

You’ll collaborate with bid leaders and pre-construction teams, influence key decisions, and present directly to senior leadership, while guiding and mentoring a high-performing commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy across large-scale MEP tenders
• Develop and oversee cost plans, pricing models, and financial structures
• Define contract strategies, procurement routes, and risk positions
• Drive risk management processes, including workshops and mitigation strategies
• Manage value engineering and alternative solutions to strengthen bids
• Review and negotiate contract terms, including payment mechanisms, warranties, and liabilities
• Oversee supply chain engagement, benchmarking, and subcontractor negotiations
• Ensure full compliance with governance and internal commercial procedures
• Present commercial positions in client meetings, interviews, and negotiations
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, compelling bids
• Provide leadership and mentorship to estimators, surveyors, and junior staff
• Support pre-construction planning, buildability reviews, and programme validation
• Monitor market trends, inflation, and cost movements to inform bidding strategy

About You

You’re a confident commercial leader with strong technical and financial expertise, capable of influencing at senior level and driving successful outcomes on complex bids.

Salary & Package:

• £110,000 - £120,000 basic salary
• £7200 car allowance
• Travel reimbursement
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• 24 days annual leave
• Bonus potential

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading specialist MEP division, working on high-value, complex projects and playing a critical role in shaping future project success.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, including a shared commitment to achieving net zero carbon outcomes.

Please apply or email tommy.smithson@peoplegroup.com for further information.