Commercial Lead

Mercury; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead for a Data Centre project in Frankfurt. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in cost management and quantity surveying, with at least 5 years of experience in a General Contractor role. Responsibilities include leading the commercial team, managing project risks, and ensuring contract compliance. Excellent English skills and proficiency in SAP are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience post qualification with General Contractor experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project Commercial Team and support the construction team.
• Identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting.
• Compile monthly progress applications and manage subcontractor accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Excellent IT Skills

Education

Relevant third level qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Mercury is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join our site team on a large Data Centre construction project in Frankfurt. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in cost management and quantity surveying, with experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the project Commercial Team and provide support to the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions.
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice and monitoring to the construction team.
• Identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting to management.
• Compile monthly progress applications with accurate remeasure, site variations, dayworks 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.
• Forecast turnover and cash flow for the projects.
• Review and commercially manage all projects to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Identify, analyse, and report on trends within the Business & Projects; provide data and analysis of issues & risks as required by Management.
• Improve and implement best practice commercial processes and accurate budgeting.
• Lead, support, and coach commercial team members in best practice quantity surveying and cost management methods.
• Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and/or subcontractors to identify contractually critical items and initiate replies.
• Ensure Construction Team adheres to all Contractual Requirements and provide advice and monitoring of same.
• Ensure reporting is in line with Group Policies and highlight exceptions to Management.
• All other duties associated with this role.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant third level qualification in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent (e.g., engineering) with commercial experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience post qualification with General Contractor experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT Skills (SAP experience is an advantage).
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Must have excellent English language skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Data centre experience.
• CSA and MEP experience.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.