Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Frankfurt, Germany

Salary: €120,000–€130,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + €28,000 Living Allowance
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment Type: Permanent

A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong professional with experience in large-scale construction, ideally data centres, to take responsibility for commercial performance, contract management, procurement and project financials.

Key Responsibilities

* Validate tender and construction budgets to protect agreed profit margins.

* Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and monthly financial reviews.

* Manage procurement processes and subcontractor agreements.

* Review contracts and tenders to secure commercially advantageous outcomes.

* Assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier variations.

* Manage interim payment applications and agreements with client representatives.

* Monitor project cash flow alongside the Finance Department.

* Manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims and disputes.

* Maintain project risk and opportunity management processes.

* Ensure compliance with contract programmes and internal procedures.

* Identify and manage commercial risks across the project.

* Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.

* Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors.

* Mentor and support the wider commercial team.

* Ensure contracts are administered correctly to protect the business's commercial position.

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

* Experience in a commercial leadership role on large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres.

* Strong understanding of construction operations and commercial project management.

* Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, or an engineering background with commercial responsibilities.

* Good knowledge of contract documentation, contractual obligations and commercial risk.

* Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Package

* €120,000–€130,000 annual salary

* Accommodation provided

* Rotation included

* Travel covered

* €28,000 living allowance

* Opportunity to work on a major mission-critical construction project in Germany
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed