Commercial Manager

SSA Recruitment Mainland Europe; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Relocation support

Pension & life insurance

Company laptop & mobile

CPD support

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

SSA Recruitment Mainland Europe seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee project financial management for a large-scale data centre in Helsinki. The role is long-term and relocation-based, joining a top-tier contractor with a track record on major developments.

The candidate will lead valuations, cost control, and the on-site commercial team, with relocation support and a full benefits package. Fluency in English required; Finnish a plus. Right to work in the EU or Finland is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying – essential
• Minimum 10 years' commercial experience, ideally with a main contractor
• Proven background in industrial, pharmaceutical, or data centre projects - essential
• Chartered (RICS, SCSI, or similar) or actively working toward chartership
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficient with cost management and project control software
• Fluent English; Finnish language skills a plus but not required
• Right to work in Finland or the EU is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly valuations, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and project cost reports.
• Work with procurement to review and administer subcontracts.
• Analyse contract documentation to highlight risks or discrepancies.
• Liaise with client representatives to confirm valuations and variations.
• Lead commercial performance, ensuring accuracy and compliance across contracts.
• Lead and mentor the commercial and quantity surveying team on site.
• Maintain thorough documentation of contract changes, variations, and delays.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cost management software

Project controls software

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost management software

Project controls software

Job description

This Commercial Manager job puts you in charge of project financial management and cost control for a large-scale, mission-critical data centre in Helsinki. It is a long-term, relocation-based opportunity to join a top-tier contractor with a proven record on some of Europe's most advanced developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly valuations, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and project cost reports.
• Work with procurement to review and administer subcontracts.
• Analyse contract documentation to highlight risks or discrepancies.
• Liaise with client representatives to confirm valuations and variations.
• Lead commercial performance, ensuring accuracy and compliance across contracts.
• Lead and mentor the commercial and quantity surveying team on site.
• Maintain thorough documentation of contract changes, variations, and delays.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying – essential.
• Minimum 10 years' commercial experience, ideally with a main contractor.
• Proven background in industrial, pharmaceutical, or data centre projects - essential.
• Chartered (RICS, SCSI, or similar) or actively working toward chartership.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with cost management and project control software.
• Fluent English; Finnish language skills a plus but not required.
• Right to work in Finland or the EU is mandatory.
• €95,000-€125,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle or travel allowance.
• Relocation support for international hires.
• Comprehensive benefits: pension, life insurance, and income protection.
• Company laptop, mobile, and professional tools provided.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and chartership support.
• Inclusive company culture with regular team and wellbeing initiatives.