Projects Commercial Director - MEP JV
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Building Services OU where we bring Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life - creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.
As experts in MEP engineering, we're delivering technically challenging data centre fit-outs and projects across commercial, education, and defence sectors.
We are currently looking for a Projects Commercial Director - MEP JV who will be accountable for the successful commercial leadership and commercial management across the MEP Joint Venture portfolio, ensuring robust commercial governance, effective risk management and strong financial performance throughout the projects lifecycle.
As the Projects Commercial Director - MEP JV, you will:
- Develop and drive the commercial strategy for MEP JV Projects to ensure profitability and alignment with business objectives.
- Lead contract negotiations and effectively administer contracts ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, sector standards, and company policies throughout commercial activities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with both Building and Building Services partners and internal stakeholders and be an active participant to the Building Services commercial leadership team.
- Support the development and implementation of Joint Venture commercial governance, controls and reporting frameworks.
- Deliver accurate project forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting aligned with OU Forecasting & Reporting Procedures & OWOW governance processes.
- Be accountable for decisions that affect project delivery / commercial success and ensure transparent reporting of risks, opportunities, financial status and programme position to the Divisional Director and Commercial Director.
We are looking for:
- Demonstrable experience of managing projects from inception through to completion with a value of between £100m–£400m.
- Experience in managing complex stakeholder environments including private, government, public sector, and wider community groups.
- Commercial acumen with experience in various standard form contracts such as JCT and NEC contract forms and public procurement frameworks.
- Ideally, a proven track record of delivering multiple large-scale construction projects across various sectors, e.g. commercial office, public sector – defence, healthcare, in the UK or Internationally.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.