Cost & Commercial Lead - Building Services

Job description

Cost & Commercial Lead – Building Services

Location: London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £130,000 per annum, plus bonus, car allowance, pension, and family healthcare

About the Role

We are delighted to be recruiting a Cost & Commercial Lead on behalf of one of the most respected and established organisations within the MEP Building Services sector.

Following several significant contract awards, our client is seeking a commercially astute professional who has developed their career from a Quantity Surveying background through to Commercial Director or equivalent senior level. Experience within the Building Services industry is ideal, though candidates from related sectors such as Civil Engineering will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for multiple installation projects from contract award to final account.
• Manage the Commercial team, providing leadership, direction, and development.
• Oversee project profitability, ensuring robust profit and loss management across all projects.
• Prepare and present monthly MEP cost reports to the Directors.
• Lead the procurement process for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maximise contract values and ensure ongoing commercial optimisation throughout each project lifecycle.
• Monitor and manage financial performance and risk to ensure consistent project profitability.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of end-to-end commercial processes and financial management.
• Proven background in MEP Building Services or Civil Engineering within a commercial or QS capacity.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.

Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English