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Commercial Lead. Hyperscale Data Centre Project. Helsinki, Finland
Location: Helsinki
Rotation: 10/4
Sector: Hyperscale Data Centre Construction
Package: Exceptional Salary + Full Rotation Benefits
We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join a major hyperscale data centre development in Helsinki, Finland.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially driven professional who has successfully delivered large-scale data centre projects from pre-construction through to final account on behalf of a general contractor. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of a flagship mission-critical project and lead a high-performing commercial team throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role
As Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Leading all commercial aspects of a hyperscale data centre project from inception to completion
- Managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers
- Driving commercial strategy and ensuring project profitability
- Overseeing procurement, subcontract management, change control and final accounts
- Managing client and stakeholder relationships at senior level
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks across the project
- Producing accurate financial forecasts, cost reports and executive-level reporting
- Supporting contract negotiations and dispute resolution where required
- Ensuring commercial compliance and governance throughout project delivery
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Candidate Requirements
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role with a recognised General Contractor / Main Contractor
- Proven track record of delivering at least one large-scale data centre project from start to finish
- Strong understanding of M&E and CSA commercial delivery within mission-critical environments
- Experience managing large commercial teams on complex construction projects
- Expertise in contract administration, procurement, cost control and commercial risk management
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-value project environment
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Preferred Experience
- Hyperscale or colocation data centre projects
- Major mission-critical infrastructure developments
- Projects exceeding €200m in value
- International project delivery experience
- Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC or equivalent contract forms
What's on Offer
- Market-leading salary package
- 10/4 rotation
- Return flights included
- Accommodation provided
- Generous living allowance
- Long-term project pipeline with future European opportunities
- Opportunity to lead one of the region's most significant hyperscale developments
- Career-defining role within a world-class delivery team
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If you are a senior commercial professional with a proven history of delivering data centre projects from ground-breaking through to final handover for a general contractor, we would like to speak with you.
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