Commercial Director

Job DescriptionCommercial Director

Location: Sines, Portugal (On-site 5x per week)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Director to join the leadership team delivering Europe’s biggest data centre scheme in Sines, Portugal. This role is fully site-based, 5 days per week (no rotation).

This is a flagship, technically complex programme of work that demands world-class commercial oversight and strategic guidance.

The Role -

You’ll lead all commercial, cost and procurement functions for this flagship project - ensuring financial control, contractual compliance and value delivery across the full lifecycle. Working closely with project directors, clients and contractors, you’ll play a critical role in keeping the programme on time, on budget and aligned with the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities -

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• Lead commercial and cost management on a large-scale data centre project

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• Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies

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• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, benchmarking and financial reporting

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• Manage tendering, contract negotiations and contract compliance

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• Identify and mitigate commercial risks

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• Build strong client and contractor relationships

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• Lead and develop commercial teams

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• Ensure accurate invoicing, payments and financial governance

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About You -

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• Strong commercial and cost management experience in data centre construction\n

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• Skilled across both pre- and post-contract stages

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• Excellent negotiation, communication and financial management ability

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• Highly organised, adaptable and collaborative

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• Proficient in MS Office

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• Fluent English

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• Comfortable being site-based in Sines, 5 days a week\n

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Qualifications -

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• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS) desirable

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• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying

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What’s in it for you -

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• Relocation package included

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• Clear career development pathways

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• Global exposure

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• Employee support programmes

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• A culture built on trust, innovation and excellence

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