MEPH Commercial Director

Job No. BBUK
20033

MEPH Commercial Director - London

HS2 Major Projects

Quantity Surveying & Commercial

About the role
We are seeking an MEP Commercial Director to join our team on one of our flagship infrastructure projects at Old Oak Common. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Health (MEPH) works, helping to deliver one of the UK's most complex and significant station developments.

With responsibility for a portfolio of major MEP packages valued at approximately 500m, you will lead all aspects of commercial delivery across procurement, contract management, change control, cost performance, risk and opportunity management, and commercial reporting. Working closely with project and functional leaders, you will drive commercial excellence, maximise value and ensure successful project outcomes across a highly complex delivery environment.

Leading a team of commercial professionals, you will champion best practice, develop commercial capability and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance. This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role on a landmark infrastructure programme that will leave a lasting legacy on the UK's transport network.
What you'll be doing
As part of the Project Senior Commercial Team supporting the development of the commercial strategy for MEP delivery and support the delivery of project objectives.

As a senior commercial leader, lead by example to:

Ensure a personal relentless focus on Zero Harm and actively support the delivery of positive economic, social and environmental outcomes

Build, support and develop high performing commercial teams

Demonstrate Leadership Behaviours in line with Project values

Control costs and effectively manage project budgets and forecasts

Ensure compliance with all Company Policies, Procedures and Commercial Governance requirements

Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of major MEP packages and subcontract agreements such as contract notices, payment processes, change management, claims, disputes and final accounts

Lead procurement activities including tender evaluations, negotiations, subcontract award recommendations and subsubcontractor recommendations

Manage subcontractor performance, payment mechanisms, variations, change control and final account settlements

Support project delivery teams in identifying and mitigating commercial risks and maximising opportunities

Produce, review timely and accurate cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance data Assess and report on commercial performance, escalating issues where appropriate

Drive operational efficiency and identify areas for continuous improvement

Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including clients and supply chain partners

Foster a collaborative environment that promotes engagement, accountability and high performance across the project team

This position is a senior commercial leadership role within the MEP project delivery structure and wider OOC commercial team.

Lead the commercial management of complex MEP packages, ensuring robust control of cost, value, risk, change and subcontract performance.

Lead, manage and develop the MEP commercial team, ensuring clear objectives, capability development and effective performance management.

Work closely with operational, engineering, planning, finance and project controls teams to support successful project delivery.

Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Who we're looking for
This role is suited to an experienced senior commercial leader with a strong background in MEP delivery, major…