Commercial Lead

Clear.; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. in Frankfurt, Germany is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to own the commercial function on a major data centre construction project. You will lead the commercial team, oversee procurement, and manage contractual obligations from procurement through to final account.

The role requires strong post-qualification experience in a main/general contracting environment, with excellent English and leadership abilities to drive performance across budgeting, reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience with Main Contractor / General Contractor.
• Strong background in commercial management and quantity surveying on large-scale projects.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, procurement, variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Exposure to CSA and MEP packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project Commercial Team, overseeing all commercial and quantity surveying activities.
• Provide commercial guidance to construction and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and monitor performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks with escalation to senior management.
• Prepare and manage monthly progress applications including remeasurements, variations, dayworks and claims.
• Oversee procurement activities and provide commercial support throughout the process.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from award through interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor and forecast turnover, cash flow and overall performance.
• Lead commercial reviews and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyse trends and provide data reporting to management.
• Implement and improve commercial processes for budgeting and reporting.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to commercial team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Engineering degree

Commercial Management degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join its team on a major Data Centre construction project in Frankfurt, Germany.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function on a large-scale, technically complex project, leading the commercial team and working closely with the wider construction and project delivery teams.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial management and quantity surveying experience, ideally gained within a general contracting environment, with the ability to oversee project costs, manage contractual obligations and drive commercial performance from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project Commercial Team, overseeing all commercial and quantity surveying activities.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to the wider construction and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, advising on contractual matters and monitoring project performance.
• Identify, assess and proactively manage commercial risks, ensuring timely escalation to senior management.
• Prepare and manage monthly progress applications, including remeasurements, variations, dayworks and claims.
• Oversee procurement activities and provide commercial and contractual support throughout the process.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award through interim valuations, variations and final account settlement.
• Monitor and forecast project turnover, cash flow and overall commercial performance.
• Lead commercial reviews, ensuring accurate financial reporting and project cost control.
• Analyse commercial trends, identify potential issues and provide relevant data and reporting to management.
• Implement and improve commercial processes, ensuring best practice in budgeting, cost management and reporting.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to commercial team members, promoting strong quantity surveying and cost management practices.
• Review contractual correspondence from clients, design teams and subcontractors, identifying critical matters and ensuring appropriate responses.
• Ensure the construction team remains compliant with contractual requirements and internal commercial procedures.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience working for a Main Contractor / General Contractor.
• Strong background in commercial management and quantity surveying on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, procurement, variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial risks and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong IT skills; experience with SAP would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently while also leading and contributing to a wider project team.
• Exposure to both CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical & Electrical) packages.
• Experience working on large-scale, technically complex construction projects.