Commercial Manager (Data Centre Projects) - Contracting

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial, contractual, and financial management of major MEP projects, with a particular focus on large-scale Data Centre developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing project profitability, managing commercial risks, ensuring contractual compliance, and overseeing all commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall commercial and contractual management of large-scale MEP projects, particularly Data Centre developments.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, financial forecasting, and profitability.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, subcontract negotiations, and commercial evaluations.
• Manage contract administration, including variations, claims, extensions of time, and final accounts.
• Review and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, valuations, and interim payment applications.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts, and financial performance updates.
• Ensure effective management and settlement of subcontractor accounts.
• Work closely with project management, procurement, engineering, and finance teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams and senior management.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in commercial management within the MEP contracting industry.
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale Data Centre projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and associated commercial and contractual requirements.
• Solid experience in contract administration, cost control, tendering, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Experience managing major projects with multiple subcontractors and complex contractual arrangements.
• Strong negotiation, financial management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple commercial priorities while protecting project profitability.