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.
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