MEP Commercial Manager

MEP Commercial Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre
Salary: 130,000 – 140,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Sector: Mission Critical / Data Centres
Employment Type: Permanent OR Freelance (outside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to join a leading Tier 1 MEP contractor on one of the UK's most significant hyperscale data centre developments.
The successful candidate will join during the preconstruction phase, taking full commercial responsibility through procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover.
The initial project offers approximately three years of secured work, with two further hyperscale data centres planned across the City.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Commercial Manager to take ownership of a large-scale, technically complex project while leading an experienced commercial team.
Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for a major MEP package from preconstruction through to final account.
• Lead and manage an established commercial team of six, consisting of 5 surveyors.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor appointments, contract administration and commercial negotiations.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, variations and change control.
• Work closely with the Commercial Director, Project Director and wider operational leadership team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key subcontractors.
• Ensure commercial performance, contractual compliance and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team, supporting succession planning and career progression.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience as an MEP Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead or Senior Commercial Professional within a recognised MEP contractor.
• Strong background delivering major MEP packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience within data centres, mission-critical facilities, major commercial developments or similarly complex environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing commercial teams and overseeing significant subcontract packages.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, cost management and commercial reporting.
• Excellent contractual knowledge, negotiation skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining detailed commercial oversight.

Salary & Benefits
130,000 – 140,000 basic salary , dependent on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive travel allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Additional company benefits

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flagship Project: Take commercial ownership of a major hyperscale data centre development.
• Long-Term Security: Approximately three years of initial project delivery, with further phases offering potential continuity beyond six years.
• Senior Leadership Exposure: Work directly alongside the Commercial Director and experienced project leadership team.
• Established Team: Lead six commercial professionals with the resources and support to deliver successfully.
• Career Progression: Join a growing Tier 1 MEP contractor with an expanding portfolio of major UK projects and opportunities to progress into senior commercial leadership.

Apply Now
If you're an experienced MEP Commercial Manager looking to take the next step in your career, leading a major hyperscale data centre project with an industry-leading salary and benefits package, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Discipline(s):

Building Services

Job type:

Permanent