Commercial Lead
Commercial Lead
Salary negotiable
Commercial Lead opportunity in Frankfurt, Germany, supporting major construction projects. This contract role offers exposure to large-scale MEP projects with a leading European contractor.
Key Highlights
- Manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account
- Forecast turnover and cash flow for major projects
- Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide expert advice
- Identify and report on commercial risks to management
Commercial Lead — Role Overview
This Commercial Lead role is crucial for ensuring compliance and managing the commercial aspects of construction projects. The successful candidate will support the construction team by overseeing contract obligations, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Commercial Lead — Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring compliance with contract obligations and providing advice to the construction team.
- Identifying and reporting potential commercial risks to management.
- Compiling monthly progress applications, including accurate remeasurement, site variations, dayworks, and claims.
- Supporting operational procurement activity and contract management, in conjunction with the Procurement Department.
- Managing subcontractor accounts from initial award through interim valuation, variations, and final account.
- Managing and forecasting project turnover and cash flow.
- Reviewing and commercially managing all projects to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
- Identifying, analyzing, and reporting on trends within the business and projects.
- Providing data and analysis of issues and risks as required by management.
- Improving and implementing best-practice commercial processes and accurate budgeting.
- Ensuring compliance with the Contract Programme/Schedule and providing weekly progress reports to the construction team.
- Reviewing incoming correspondence to identify contractually critical items and initiating replies.
- Ensuring the construction team adheres to all contractual requirements.
- Ensuring reporting aligns with Group Policies and highlighting exceptions to management.
Commercial Lead — Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience post qualification on large MEP construction projects.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
Rewards & Package
Market-leading contract rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits including company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major contractor specializing in complex engineering and construction projects for leading corporations across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Commercial Lead Role
What does a Commercial Lead do in data centre construction?
A Commercial Lead in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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