Commercial Manager (Data Center) - Construction

Ready to take the lead on high-profile infrastructure projects across Europe?

Join a, leading European engineering contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. The role involves close collaboration with project leadership to manage costs, drive margin, and influence commercial strategy on a flagship project. 

They are seeking a commercial professional to support a live hyperscale data center build, taking responsibility for the full commercial lifecycle of a high-value MEP package. Gain strong exposure to high-value infrastructure, clear progression into senior leadership, and the opportunity to work within a performance-driven, fast-moving environment where technical and commercial excellence are highly valued.

Lead high-value infrastructure initiatives and advance your career, submit your application now!

Responsibilities:

• Take full commercial ownership of a large-scale MEP package on a data center project.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Lead valuations and applications for payment.
• Identify, price, and negotiate variations and change orders.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Monitor project cash flow, cost-to-complete, and margin performance.
• Work closely with project delivery teams (PM, Engineering, Construction) to align commercial and operational strategy.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Support risk management, cost mitigation, and value engineering initiatives.

Skills/Must have:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor on MEP or complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems within construction environments.
• Experience delivering large-scale projects (£20m+ packages, ideally higher).
• Strong track record managing variations, change orders, and protecting project margin.
• Knowledge of contract forms such as NEC, FIDIC, or JCT.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and commercial negotiations.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, site-based environments.

Salary:

• €100,000