MEPH Commercial Director
Role Overview
Lead strategic commercial delivery for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and health works on the Old Oak Common infrastructure project.
The portfolio of major MEP packages is valued at approximately £500 million.
The role is part of the senior leadership team and leads a team of commercial professionals.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Lead strategic commercial delivery for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and health works on the Old Oak Common infrastructure project.
The portfolio of major MEP packages is valued at approximately £500 million.
The role is part of the senior leadership team and leads a team of commercial professionals.
What you will do
- Develop the commercial strategy for MEP delivery and support project objectives.
- Lead procurement, contract management, change control, cost performance, risk and opportunity management, and commercial reporting.
- Manage notices, payments, claims, disputes, final accounts, subcontractor performance and commercial governance.
- Lead tender evaluations, negotiations and subcontract award recommendations.
- Control budgets and forecasts and report commercial performance to project stakeholders.
- Lead and develop the MEP commercial team and work with operational, engineering, planning, finance and project controls teams.
- Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.
Who we are looking for
- Strong understanding of complex MEP delivery, procurement, subcontract management, change control, cost and value management, risk and opportunity management, and final accounts.
- Proven experience leading commercial teams on high-value, technically complex projects or programmes with significant MEP and subcontract management experience.
- Experience working under complex NEC contracts and interpreting contractual obligations.
- Strong leadership, negotiation and coaching capability, with the ability to manage performance and build high-performing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across project leaders, operational teams, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Experience managing complex subcontractor relationships, change control and commercial reporting within high-value projects is essential.
- Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness, with a proactive approach to risk, opportunities and performance reporting.
Working arrangements
- The role offers smart working with up to 40% remote working where the role allows.
Benefits
- Benefits include annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentive plans, volunteering leave and recognition schemes.
About Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business delivers complex infrastructure projects including HS2 and Hinkley Point C.
The business provides consultancy, design, construction and maintenance services for large-scale projects.
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