Senior Commercial Manager

Dornan; Berlin; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Dornan Engineering Group seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of a major data centre project in Berlin. You will drive financial performance, manage risk, and maximise value across electrical, mechanical and CSA packages while collaborating with senior leadership.

You will oversee contract administration, negotiations, budgeting and reporting, and you will lead and develop the commercial team to support successful delivery.

Formación

• Significant experience in senior commercial management within large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Strong background in data centre construction, critical infrastructure or similarly complex project environments.
• Broad understanding of electrical, mechanical and CSA packages, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Proven experience in contract management, subcontract administration, claims, variations and final accounts.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and margin protection.
• Experience negotiating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers on high-value projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management, procurement strategies and contractual compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop commercial teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Leading the commercial management of a major data centre project, overseeing financial performance and commercial risk.
• Managing electrical, mechanical and CSA packages with an electrical bias.
• Developing commercial strategies to protect margins and maximise value.
• Overseeing contract administration, variations, claims, change control and final accounts.
• Leading commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing project budgets, cost control, cash flow, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Overseeing procurement activities and subcontractor agreements.
• Collaborating with project delivery, engineering and procurement teams.
• Providing commercial updates to senior management and developing the team.

Conocimientos

Senior commercial management

Data centre projects

Financial management

Contract negotiations

Budgeting & cash flow

Leadership & mentoring

Analytical & risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management/Construction Economics or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Senior Commercial Manager - Berlin

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing project commercial team as a Senior Commercial Manager, leading the commercial management of a major data centre project in Berlin. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, managing commercial risk and maximising value across electrical, mechanical and CSA packages, while working closely with senior project leadership to support the successful delivery of a large-scale, technically complex project.

Your day will include:

• Leading the commercial management of a major data centre project, overseeing financial performance, contractual obligations and commercial risk.
• Managing electrical, mechanical and CSA packages, with a strong focus on electrical infrastructure.
• Developing commercial strategies to protect margins, maximise value and achieve project financial objectives.
• Overseeing contract administration, including variations, claims, change control, valuations and final accounts.
• Leading commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing project budgets, cost control, cash flow, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives across all project disciplines.
• Overseeing procurement activities, subcontractor agreements and commercial performance.
• Working closely with project delivery, engineering and procurement teams to support effective project execution.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and providing commercial updates to senior management.
• Leading and developing commercial personnel while building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

About You

• Significant experience in senior commercial management within large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Strong background in data centre construction, critical infrastructure or similarly complex project environments.
• Broad understanding of electrical, mechanical and CSA packages, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Proven experience in contract management, subcontract administration, claims, variations and final accounts.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and margin protection.
• Experience negotiating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers on high-value projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management, procurement strategies and contractual compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop commercial teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and commercially focused approach.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Women @ Dornan:

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Dornan Strava Club:

employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.