Projects Commercial Director – MEP JV

Overview

In this role you will lead the commercial direction for Skanska’s MEP JV portfolio, driving profitability and robust governance. You will work closely with Building and Building Services partners and internal stakeholders to enable commercial success across complex projects. You will shape risk, forecasting and reporting, ensuring alignment with company policies and governance processes. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale MEP delivery and support Skanska’s mission to build a better society through high-quality facilities.

Pay / Benefits

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• professional development
• enhanced family benefits
• inclusion and diversity
• flexible working

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the commercial strategy for MEP JV projects to ensure profitability and alignment with business objectives
• Lead contract negotiations and administer contracts in line with legal, regulatory, sector standards and company policies
• Build and maintain relationships with Building and Building Services partners and internal stakeholders; participate in 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 in line with OU Forecasting & Reporting Procedures and OWOW governance
• Be accountable for decisions impacting project delivery and ensure transparent reporting of risks, opportunities, financial status and programme position to leadership

Key requirements

• Experience managing projects from inception to completion with values between 100m–400m
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments (private, government, public sector, community groups)
• Commercial acumen with experience in JCT and NEC contracts and public procurement frameworks
• Track record delivering large-scale construction projects across sectors (e.g., commercial, defence, healthcare) in the UK or internationally

• stakeholder management
• collaboration
• leadership
• contract negotiation
• risk management
• budgeting and forecasting

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