A Commercial Lead is required for a large-scale data centre construction project in Frankfurt, Germany. This position is suited to an experienced commercial construction professional with a strong background in quantity surveying, cost management and commercial delivery on major construction projects.
The Commercial Lead will take responsibility for managing the commercial aspects of a substantial data centre development, overseeing project costs, subcontractor accounts, contractual obligations, financial reporting and commercial risk.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a commercial team, work closely with construction and project management professionals, and take ownership of commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Commercial leadership responsibility on a large-scale data centre construction project.
- Opportunity to manage and mentor a commercial and quantity surveying team.
- Involvement in project budgeting, procurement, contract management and financial forecasting.
- Exposure to complex construction packages and multidisciplinary project delivery.
The Commercial Lead Role:
- Lead the project commercial team, overseeing quantity surveying, cost management and commercial reporting activities.
- Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow and financial performance throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Oversee subcontractor accounts, including procurement, contract awards, interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, identifying commercial risks and advising construction teams on contractual matters.
- Prepare and review monthly progress applications, including remeasurements, variations, dayworks and contractual claims.
- Coordinate procurement activities and commercial contract administration alongside procurement and construction teams.
- Produce accurate commercial reports, analyse project financial performance and highlight potential risks or cost implications.
- Lead and mentor commercial team members, supporting consistent quantity surveying practices, cost control and commercial management procedures.
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within a main contractor or general contractor environment.
- Experience as a Commercial Lead, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or similar construction commercial professional.
- Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, or an equivalent qualification such as Engineering combined with commercial experience.
- Proven experience managing commercial activities, subcontractor accounts, project costs and contractual requirements on construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk, procurement, variations and financial reporting.
- Excellent IT skills, with SAP experience advantageous.
- Strong communication, organisational and commercial leadership skills.
- Previous experience working on data centre construction projects.
- Experience with Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) construction packages.
- Experience with Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) packages.
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