Commercial Lead

Commercial Lead
Location: London (Future frequent EU travel required)

Join an International Engineering & Construction Contractor, working on Hyperscale Data Centres across the EU!

We're working with a leading engineering and construction contractor delivering complex hyperscale data centre projects across Europe and are looking for a Commercial Lead to join the team in London and play a key role in the commercial success of major engineering and construction projects.

As Commercial Lead, you will:

Lead the commercial management of major engineering and construction projects from pre-contract through to final account
Support contract negotiation, contract administration and commercial risk management
Work closely with project managers, operational teams and senior leadership to protect project margin and drive commercial performance
Manage cost reporting, forecasting, change control, variations, claims and final accounts
Review and advise on contract terms, commercial obligations and project risk
Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
Support procurement and subcontractor commercial management
Provide commercial guidance to project teams and ensure best practice is followed
Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, reporting and project controls
Represent the commercial function professionally across UK and future European projects 

A Commercial Lead will have:

Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead
HND or higher
Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial governance and project financial control
Experience managing change, variations, claims and final accounts
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with clients, project teams and senior leadership
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to make sound commercial decisions
Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
The ability to travel into Europe as the role develops
A degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageousWhy Join? This is a chance to join an ambitious international contractor at an exciting stage of growth in the UK and European markets.

You will be part of a business that values quality, safety, long-term relationships and practical delivery. The company offers a collaborative culture with flat hierarchies, fast decision-making and the opportunity to take real ownership of your work.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to major industrial projects that support the technologies of the future, while developing your career within a respected European engineering and construction group.

Apply today to discuss the opportunity in confidence
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed