Commercial Manager

Job Description

Commercial Manager\nCentral London – 2 days hybrid working\nTier 1 Contractor | Hyperscale Data Centre Projects\nWe’re hiring a Commercial Manager to take ownership of a £200m data centre business unit within a leading Tier 1 contractor, overseeing a portfolio of 10 live projects across London and the UK.\nThis is a senior leadership role reporting directly into Group Commercial Director level, offering real influence across commercial strategy, delivery, and performance on some of the UK’s most complex hyperscale and mission-critical schemes.\nYou will also lead and develop a team of 5 Quantity Surveyors, setting commercial standards across multiple live projects while driving performance, governance, and profitability across the business unit.\nPackage\n£130,000 – £135,000 basic salary plus:\n• 2 days hybrid working per week\n• Travel allowance\n• Guaranteed bonus scheme\n• Private healthcare\n• Pension contribution\n• 27 days annual leave + additional benefits\nAbout the Role\n• Lead commercial delivery across a £200m business unit spanning 10 live data centre and commercial projects\n• Oversee full lifecycle commercial management including cost control, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor management, valuations, variations, and final accounts\n• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5 Quantity Surveyors, driving consistency and best practice across all projects\n• Partner closely with operational and project delivery teams to maximise value, manage risk, and improve commercial outcomes\n• Contribute directly to senior leadership discussions on strategy, performance, and pipeline delivery\nWhat We’re Looking For\n• Experience working with a Tier 1 or leading main contractor (or MEP contractor)\n• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or MEP packages, ideally within data centres or mission-critical environments\n• Strong command of JCT / NEC contracts and high-value project commercial management\n• Confident leader with the ability to manage teams, influence stakeholders, and operate in a fast-paced delivery environment\nWhy This Role Stands Out\n• Ownership of a £200m business unit within a high-growth, secured pipeline of hyperscale data centre work\n• Genuine senior leadership responsibility with direct exposure to strategic decision-making\n• Opportunity to shape and scale a commercial team within a flagship division of a Tier 1 contractor\n• Strong progression pathway into broader senior commercial leadership roles\nReferral Bonus\n• Refer a suitable candidate and receive £500 in retail vouchers upon successful placement.\nIf you’re looking for a senior commercial leadership role on major hyperscale data centre projects, apply today