Commercial Lead

Location: London (Future frequent EU travel required)

 

Join an International Engineering & Construction Contractor, working on Hyperscale Data Centres across the EU!

We're working with a leading engineering and construction contractor delivering complex hyperscale data centre projects across Europe and are looking for a Commercial Lead to join the team in London and play a key role in the commercial success of major engineering and construction projects.

As Commercial Lead, you will:

• Lead the commercial management of major engineering and construction projects from pre-contract through to final account
• Support contract negotiation, contract administration and commercial risk management
• Work closely with project managers, operational teams and senior leadership to protect project margin and drive commercial performance
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, change control, variations, claims and final accounts
• Review and advise on contract terms, commercial obligations and project risk
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support procurement and subcontractor commercial management
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and ensure best practice is followed
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, reporting and project controls
• Represent the commercial function professionally across UK and future European projects

 

A Commercial Lead will have:

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead
• HND or higher
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial governance and project financial control
• Experience managing change, variations, claims and final accounts
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with clients, project teams and senior leadership
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to make sound commercial decisions
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• The ability to travel into Europe as the role develops
• A degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous

Why Join?

This is a chance to join an ambitious international contractor at an exciting stage of growth in the UK and European markets.

You will be part of a business that values quality, safety, long-term relationships and practical delivery. The company offers a collaborative culture with flat hierarchies, fast decision-making and the opportunity to take real ownership of your work.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to major industrial projects that support the technologies of the future, while developing your career within a respected European engineering and construction group.

 

Apply today to discuss the opportunity in confidence!