Commercial Manager - Hyperscale Data Center Project

About the role

A leading engineering and construction contractor, known for complex mission-critical pharmaceutical, industrial and infrastructure projects and for its work in the hyperscale data center market, is expanding its project portfolio. It is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major hyperscale data center project in Blyth, taking responsibility for the commercial performance and financial management of the project.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial team, drive performance and accountability, and manage project cost control with robust commercial governance
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial performance updates to senior stakeholders
• Oversee procurement strategies so the project stays on programme and within budget
• Support the transition from pre-construction through delivery, covering budgets, scope, procurement strategy and commercial objectives
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Manage commercial documentation, contracts and reporting; monitor risks and opportunities and implement mitigation
• Lead variation management, change control and commercial issue resolution
• Carry out due diligence on subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure subcontract agreements and purchase orders protect the commercial interests
• Manage client valuations, payment applications and cash collection, and oversee payment certification and commercial administration across the supply chain

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Typically 10+ years of commercial experience in the construction industry
• Previous experience as a Main Contractor
• Experience managing commercial teams on large-scale construction projects
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation abilities
• Experience in data centers, mission-critical, pharmaceutical or industrial projects, and MEP projects, would be advantageous

Required skills

• Knowledge of multiple procurement routes: lump sum, remeasure, design and build, two-stage tendering
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capability

What we offer

• Salary up to £120k plus package
• Long-term career progression within a growing international contractor
• Exposure to some of Europe's largest mission-critical projects
• Collaborative, high-performing project environment and a strong pipeline of future projects across the UK and Europe