Commercial Lead
Commercial Lead
Salary negotiable
Join a leading contractor as a Commercial Lead on a large data centre project in Groningen, Netherlands. This contract role offers the opportunity to manage all commercial aspects of a significant construction project.
Key Highlights
- Lead commercial activities on a major data centre construction project
- Manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account
- Ensure compliance with contract obligations and mitigate commercial risks
- Improve commercial processes and provide coaching to team members
Commercial Lead — Role Overview
The Commercial Lead will manage the project's commercial team and support the construction team with all commercial and quantity surveying functions. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with contract obligations, manage subcontractor accounts, and contribute to accurate project reporting.
Commercial Lead — Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the project Commercial Team and supporting the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions.
- Ensuring compliance with contract obligations and providing advice to the construction team.
- Identifying potential commercial risks and ensuring prompt reporting to management.
- Compiling monthly progress applications inclusive of accurate remeasure, site variations, dayworks, and claims.
- Managing subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account.
- Managing and forecasting project turnover and cash flow.
- Reviewing and managing all projects commercially to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
- Identifying, analysing, and reporting on trends within the Business & Projects.
- Reviewing incoming correspondence to identify contractually critical items and initiating replies.
- Ensuring the Construction Team adheres to all Contractual Requirements.
- Providing coaching to commercial team members in best practice quantity surveying and cost management methods.
Commercial Lead — Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (e.g., engineering) combined with commercial experience.
- Minimum 5+ years’ post-qualification experience with a General Contractor.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent IT Skills (SAP experience is an advantage).
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Must have excellent English language skills.
Desirable:
- Data centre experience
- CSA and MEP experience
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this contract assignment. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: 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 EPC contractor specializing in data centres, advanced technology facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
The Project
Hyperscale Data Centre - Netherlands
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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.
How do I apply for this Commercial Lead position?
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What salary can I expect for this role?
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