Commercial Lead

Commercial Lead
Rotation: 10 days on / 4 days off

We're looking for an experience Commercial Lead to support the delivery of hyperscale data centres across Europe. 

This is a senior site-based leadership role for a commercially astute professional with extensive experience delivering complex projects within the data centre sector. You will work closely with project leadership, clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to drive commercial success and ensure effective cost and contract management throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Commercial Lead, you will oversee the commercial function on the project, providing strategic direction, managing commercial risk and ensuring robust financial control from pre-construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial strategy and delivery for a major data centre project
• Taking ownership of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial reporting
• Managing commercial risk, opportunities and mitigation strategies
• Overseeing contract administration, variations, change management and claims
• Leading subcontractor procurement, negotiation and commercial management
• Managing client relationships and supporting commercial negotiations
• Reviewing contractual obligations and ensuring compliance across the project
• Providing commercial leadership and guidance to the project team
• Preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, forecasts and project updates
• Managing final accounts and supporting successful project close-out
• Driving continuous improvement across commercial processes and project delivery

Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in commercial management, quantity surveying or a senior commercial role
• Proven experience working on data centre projects is essential
• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience managing large-scale, complex construction or engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or similar contract frameworks
• Demonstrable experience managing high-value contracts, variations, claims and commercial negotiations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide commercial teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, cost control and project governance

Rotation

The position operates on a 10/4 rotation – 10 days working followed by 4 days off, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional seeking a rotational project environment.

The Opportunity

This is a senior commercial leadership opportunity on a high-profile data centre project, providing the chance to take ownership of commercial strategy, influence project outcomes and play a key role in successful delivery.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.