Commercial Lead

Commercial Lead

Frankfurt, Germany - EU Passport is essential

Salary to be confirmed + Accommodation + Flights

A Commercial Lead is required for a large-scale data centre construction project in Frankfurt, Germany, with accommodation and flights included.

This Commercial Lead position offers responsibility for overseeing the commercial delivery of a major construction project, managing contracts, cost control, subcontractor accounts and financial reporting.

The role would suit an experienced Commercial Lead or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in large-scale construction projects, commercial management and cost control.

Commercial Lead Benefits:

• Accommodation provided

• Flights included

• Commercial responsibility for a large-scale data centre construction project

• Leadership of the project commercial team

• Involvement in contract management, cost forecasting and project delivery

The Commercial Lead Role:

• Lead the project commercial team, overseeing all quantity surveying and commercial management activities.

• Manage subcontractor accounts, including contract awards, interim valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and financial forecasts.

• Prepare monthly progress applications, commercial reports and cost assessments.

• Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual issues and potential claims.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, providing commercial guidance to the construction team.

• Coordinate procurement activities and contractual negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Lead, support and mentor the commercial team, ensuring accurate reporting and effective cost management.

Commercial Lead Requirements:

• Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification, such as Engineering, combined with commercial experience.

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience, including experience working for a general contractor.

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, cost management and commercial delivery on large-scale construction projects.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontractor management, valuations and variations.

• Experience managing commercial reporting, budgeting, cash flow and financial forecasting.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Ability to work independently and lead a commercial team.

• EU passport required

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working on data centre construction projects.

• Experience across CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) packages.

• Knowledge of SAP