Commercial Lead

Kenton Black; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single-occupancy accommodation

Flights paid

Job summary

Kenton Black is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join a major 150MW hyperscale Data Centre project in Finland. You will take overall commercial responsibility, lead the commercial team and shape the commercial strategy through delivery of a large-scale, technically complex development.

The role requires a strong track record in Data Centre construction, hyperscale projects, and robust contract management, with international rotation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role within the Data Centre sector.
• Experience leading commercial teams on large-scale hyperscale projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP, CSA and construction packages.
• Experience managing variations, claims, change management and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills; able to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for assigned areas of the project.
• Lead and manage the commercial team, providing direction, support and mentoring.
• Develop and maintain robust commercial strategies and controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the commercial relationship with the client, main contractor and key subcontractors.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Lead the preparation and management of commercial reports, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across the project.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Manage change control, variations, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and properly administered.
• Work closely with project management, engineering and procurement teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned.
• Provide senior commercial input into project planning and decision-making.
• Support the development of commercial processes and procedures as the project progresses.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Data centre sector

Contract management

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Change management

Cost to complete

MEP/CSA knowledge

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join a major 150MW hyperscale Data Centre project in Finland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the project during its early stages and take a leading role in establishing and managing the commercial function through the delivery of a large-scale, technically complex Data Centre development.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Data Centre construction, ideally with experience leading commercial teams on major hyperscale or mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for assigned areas of the project.
• Lead and manage the commercial team, providing direction, support and mentoring.
• Develop and maintain robust commercial strategies and controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the commercial relationship with the client, main contractor and key subcontractors.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Lead the preparation and management of commercial reports, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across the project.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Manage change control, variations, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and properly administered.
• Work closely with project management, engineering and procurement teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned.
• Provide senior commercial input into project planning and decision-making.
• Support the development of commercial processes and procedures as the project progresses.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role within the Data Centre sector.
• Previous experience working on large-scale / hyperscale Data Centre projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP, CSA and/or construction packages.
• Experience managing commercial teams and multiple workstreams.
• Strong subcontract and contract management experience.
• Proven experience with variations, claims, change management and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure project environment.
• Comfortable working internationally and on a rotational basis.

Contractual experience with FIDIC would be advantageous

Package

• 10 days on / 4 days off rotation
• Single-occupancy accommodation provided
• Flights and all travel to and from Finland fully expensed
• Salary completely negotiable, based on experience and suitability