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Senior Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying/Procurement)

M-P Infrastructure Limited | Lagos, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted 3 weeks ago 7 views

About the Role

M-P Infrastructure Limited is a leading infrastructure development and management company dedicated to bridging Africa's infrastructure deficit through innovative solutions in renewable energy, power, water, communication, and technology. With over a decade of impact in the Nigerian market and a growing continental footprint, we partner with global equipment manufacturers to drive sustainable, high-standard infrastructure. We are currently looking for a strategic and results-driven Senior Commercial Manager with a strong background in quantity surveying and procurement to oversee our commercial operations, optimize profit margins, and drive financial excellence across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead commercial functions and financial strategies across large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Manage the complete commercial lifecycle, including bidding, tendering, negotiation, execution, and project close-out.
  • Implement rigorous cost control frameworks, value engineering, and procurement strategies to achieve target profit margins.
  • Lead complex contract negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers while overseeing claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
  • Define and execute comprehensive supply chain and procurement strategies to ensure efficiency and reliability.
  • Provide data-driven insights to executive leadership regarding pricing, contract structuring, risk positioning, and P&L performance.
  • Mentor, develop, and guide junior quantity surveying and commercial team members while maintaining compliance with governance and HSE standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline; a Master's degree (MBA/MSc) is an advantage.
  • Mandatory professional membership with QSRBN, alongside recognized affiliations such as NIQS, RICS, or CIOB.
  • 12 to 18 years of progressive commercial management and quantity surveying experience within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership capacity with direct P&L accountability and a track record of delivering high profit margins.
  • Advanced expertise in contract administration (FIDIC, NEC), commercial risk management, cost estimation, and strategic procurement.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding pan-African infrastructure company.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • A dynamic and collaborative executive work environment shaping the future of African infrastructure.

Skills

Commercial Management Quantity Surveying Procurement Strategy Contract Negotiation Cost Control P&L Management Value Engineering Risk Management FIDIC/NEC Tender Management
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