MEP Commercial Manager

  • Cityscape Recruitment
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

MEP Commercial Manager

East London

£85,000 - £100,000 Basic + Private Health Care + Strong order books + Long term career + Growing Business + Career Development + Annual Leave + Pension + Social Events + MORE

An opportunity has arisen for an MEP Commercial Manager to join a well-established and growing MEP contractor with a strong secured pipeline of residential projects across London and the surrounding areas.
This is a rewarding role with a key influence on the continued development of the business, offering recognition and further career progression.

The role will suit a commercially strong professional with a Quantity Surveying background and proven experience managing mechanical, electrical and plumbing packages on residential schemes and commercial projects.

Role Overview
You will be responsible for the full commercial management of MEP packages, ensuring cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance from pre-construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities
  • Commercial management of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) packages
  • Cost planning and budget control
  • Subcontractor procurement and package buyout
  • Management of subcontractor valuations, variations, and payments
  • Preparation and agreement of final accounts
  • Contract administration (JCT forms of contract preferred)
  • Commercial reporting and forecasting
  • Identifying and mitigating commercial risk
  • Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure financial performance
  • Supporting pre-construction and tender commercial input

Experience Required
  • Background in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
  • Experience working for an MEP contractor or M&E subcontractor
  • Experience managing multiple MEP packages (not single-discipline only)
  • Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement processes
  • Good understanding of JCT & NEC contracts

Why This Role
  • Strong pipeline of secured residential work
  • Growing business with long-term project security
  • Opportunity to influence commercial processes
  • Ongoing work across London projects


Handled on a strictly confidential basis, ideal for someone already operating at Senior QS / Commercial Manager level within the MEP space.

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