Commercial Manager - Charleroi - 145268

Jones Engineering; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking a Commercial Manager with a mechanical background to join our delivery teams for a major Data Centre project in Belgium. This role offers an opportunity to shape commercial strategy and drive value on a high-profile program.

You will lead procurement, subcontractor management, and cost forecasting, ensuring contract compliance and risk control. A minimum 8 years post-qualification experience and strong IT and communication skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Relevant third level qualification in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Economics.
• Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in an electrical role is required.
• Strong IT, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contract compliance and monitor obligations for the construction team.
• Identify and report potential commercial risks.
• Prepare monthly progress applications with accurate re-measurement and variations.
• Procurement activity and contract support with the procurement department.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account.
• Forecast turnover and cash flow for the projects.
• Review projects for accurate commercial reporting.
• Identify trends within the Business & Projects.
• Review correspondence to flag contract-critical items and respond.
• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements by the construction team.
• Mentor the wider Commercial Team on site.
• All other duties associated with this role.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Electrical experience

Communication skills

IT Skills

Education

Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Economics

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Due to continued expansion in our Data Centre division, Jones Engineering require a Commercial Manager preferablywith a Mechanical background to join the delivery teams for large Data Centre Project in Belgium. This Data Centre Project is in a region where further growth is expected and is an opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager to grow their career with support and guidance from our senior staff.

Responsibilities

To provide support to Construction Team on all Quantity Surveying functions including, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice and monitoring of same to construction team
• Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management
• Compile monthly progress applications and ensure they are inclusive of accurate remeasure, site variations, day-works or claims
• Procurement - operational procurement activity and contract support, in conjunction with the Procurement Department
• Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations and final account
• Managing and forecasting of turnover and cash flow of the projects
• Reviewing and commercial management of all projects, to ensure accurate and reliable reporting
• Identify, Analyse and report on trends within the Business & Projects
• Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies
• To ensure Construction Team is adhering to all Contractual Requirements and providing advice and monitoring of same
• Manage and mentor the wider Commercial Team on site.
• All other duties associated with this role

Key Skills/Requirements

• Relevant third level qualification essential in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Economics
• Previous Data Centre experience preferable but not essential
• Minimum 8+ years' experience post qualification essential
• Experience in an Electrical role required
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a multi-functional team
• Excellent IT Skills
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.

Please note that this is an mechanically biased role.