Commercial Manager

Linkit Recruitment; Linz; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly subsistence allowance

Travel provided

Accommodation provided

Work on major European data centrepro

Overseas assignment opportunities

Job summary

Linkit Recruitment is seeking a UK-based Commercial Manager to lead European data centre projects, with roles in Linz, Austria or Hamina, Finland. The position offers exposure to multi-contract environments and close work with the Head of Commercial.

Salary is up to €95,000 per year, plus a monthly subsistence allowance, with travel and accommodation provided. The role involves overseas assignments and relocation to major European data centre programmes.

Qualifications

• Previous Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor experience in construction or engineering.
• Strong contract administration and management of multiple contracts.
• Experience working in complex, multi-organisational project environments.
• Confident in managing client relationships and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for project commercial and financial procedures in conjunction with the Head of Commercial.
• Manage the valuation process across clients and the supply chain, including payment applications and invoice recovery.
• Administer contracts, prepare subcontracts and labour-only agreements in line with project requirements.
• Manage variations, early warning notices and commercial change control in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports, including CVRs, job cost reports, risk and opportunity reviews and variance analysis.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships, including procurement, commercial negotiations and final account settlements.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies, product selection and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Client relationship management

Forecasting

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Commercial Manager (Europe) - Data Centre Projects

Locations: Linz, Austria or Hamina, Finland

Salary: Up to €95,000

Additional Package: Monthly subsistence allowance, with travel and accommodation provided.

The Opportunity

Are you a UK-based Commercial Manager looking for an opportunity to work overseas on major data centre projects?

We are recruiting experienced commercial professionals to join major data centre construction programmes in either Linz, Austria or Hamina, Finland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to take ownership of key commercial activities, managing project finances, contract administration and client relationships within a fast-paced, multi-contract construction environment.

Working closely with the Head of Commercial and wider project teams, you will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially successfully, meeting financial objectives, contractual obligations and client expectations.

Whether you are an established Commercial Manager or an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step, this opportunity offers exposure to complex, high-value international construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for project commercial and financial procedures in conjunction with the Head of Commercial.
• Manage the valuation process across clients and the supply chain, including payment applications and invoice recovery.
• Administer contracts, prepare subcontracts and labour-only agreements in line with project requirements.
• Manage variations, early warning notices and commercial change control in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports, including CVRs, job cost reports, risk and opportunity reviews and variance analysis.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships, including procurement, commercial negotiations and final account settlements.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies, product selection and value engineering opportunities.
• Attend and chair meetings with design teams, clients and works contractors where required.
• Monitor project information flow to ensure all works are properly authorised.
• Coordinate weekly resource allocations and cash flow forecasts.
• Support the successful commercial close-out of projects, including final accounts and retention releases.

About You

• Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position within construction or engineering.
• Strong experience in contract administration and managing multiple contracts.
• Experience working within complex, multi-organisational project environments.
• Confident managing client relationships and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong financial and commercial reporting capabilities, including cost control and forecasting.
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and associated applications.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• A professional manner and a genuine interest in developing your commercial management experience on major projects.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to €95,000, depending on experience.
• Monthly subsistence allowance (location dependent).
• Travel provided.
• Accommodation provided.
• Opportunity to work on major European data centre projects.
• Exposure to complex, high-value construction and engineering programmes.

Important Requirements

• Must currently be based in the UK.
• Must hold a valid EU passport.
• Must be willing to relocate or work on an overseas project in either Linz, Austria or Hamina, Finland.