Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager (MEP) at a Leading International Contracting Firm - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a leading international contractor specialized in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) solutions, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager (MEP)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are in need of a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager for our operations in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the full commercial and contractual management of major MEP packages on high-value projects.
• The position requires a strong ability to balance strategic commercial oversight with hands-on contract management, ensuring profitability, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery.
• Commercial Strategy and Project Delivery:
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize project profitability and protect the company’s commercial interests
  • Lead the preparation and submission of interim valuations, final accounts, variations, and claims
  • Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Contract Management and Claims
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contractual correspondence, agreements, and settlement proposals
  • Manage contractual notifications, extensions of time, and claims processes
  • Defend commercial positions with clients, consultants, and engineers at senior level
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
  • Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to project leadership and technical teams
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
  • Ensure strong commercial discipline and best practices across projects
• Tendering and Business Support:
  • Contribute to tendering activities, bid preparation, and contract negotiations for new projects
  • Support the company’s growth by providing commercial input on new opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field
• Master’s degree is an advantage
• Professional membership with RICS, NIQS, or equivalent is highly desirable
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial or contract management within the construction sector
• Proven experience in senior roles managing large-scale, high-value projects
• Strong expertise in FIDIC (Red, Yellow, Green Books) and JCT contracts
• Solid experience in MEP works on complex projects such as hospitals, airports, high-rise buildings, data centers, or infrastructure
• Demonstrated track record in negotiating and defending high-value claims and variations
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multicultural environments
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities
• Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Leadership and team development
• High level of resilience and adaptability
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only those selected will be contacted.