Commercial Manager

Our client is a multi-disciplined main contractor operating across the UK and Europe with a turnover of €750m and sustained annual growth of 5%–7.5%. They deliver large-scale, turnkey projects for blue-chip clients, with a strong focus on data centres and other technology-heavy developments.
Due to continued growth and a recent major project win, our client is now seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a flagship data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany. This is a senior, site-based role with full commercial responsibility for a complex, high-value project.

The Role
Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director, the Commercial Manager will have overall responsibility for the commercial performance of the project from pre-construction through to final account. Key responsibilities include:
•    Full commercial leadership and governance of the project
•    Developing and implementing commercial strategy to maximise project profitability
•    Overall responsibility for cost control, forecasting, and cash flow management
•    Managing subcontract procurement strategy and commercial negotiations
•    Oversight and approval of valuations, variations, and final accounts
•    Managing change control, risk, and contractual compliance
•    Leading, mentoring, and developing the site commercial team
•    Producing accurate monthly commercial reports for senior management and stakeholders
•    Acting as the key commercial interface with the client and external consultants

Requirements
•    Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (MRICS or equivalent desirable)
•    Extensive experience in a senior commercial role with a main contractor
•    Proven track record delivering large-scale, technically complex projects (data centres, pharma, or major M&E-led projects highly advantageous)
•    Strong contractual knowledge (NEC, FIDIC, or similar forms of contract)
•    Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
•    Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage risk and opportunity
•    Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international project environment
•    Willingness to be based on site in Frankfurt (attractive expat/relocation package typically provided)

What’s on Offer
•    Highly competitive salary
•    Accommodation provided
•    Living and travel allowances
•    Pension and healthcare
•    Rotational flights
•    Bonus system
•    Senior leadership role on a flagship data centre project
•    Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding international contractor
•    Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-value projects for blue-chip clients

This position offers a rare opportunity for an accomplished Commercial Manager to take ownership of a major international project and play a key role in the continued growth of a market-leading contractor.