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Commercial Lead – Data Centres
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Commercial Lead – Data Centres
Location: UK
Employment Type: Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all commercial aspects of major data centre construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Manage NEC, JCT and bespoke construction contracts.
- Oversee procurement, subcontract management and commercial risk.
- Prepare, negotiate and agree variations, valuations, claims and final accounts.
- Monitor project costs, forecasts and profitability.
- Support bid submissions and commercial tender activities.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and project teams.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
- Produce accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts for senior management.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and commercial governance.
- Mentor and support junior commercial professionals where required.
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Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Commercial Lead, Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the data centre construction sector.
- Previous experience working for a subcontractor (Mechanical, Electrical, CSA or Specialist Contractor) delivering data centre projects.
- Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
- Experience managing projects valued from £20m+.
- Excellent commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong financial and contractual awareness.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline (preferred).
- Must have previous subcontractor experience within the data centre construction industry.
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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