Commercial Manager: Data Centre & MEP Cost Control

g2 Recruitment; Finland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager/Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control and forecasting on Data Centre, MEP, Construction or EPC projects.

You will review contractor variations, negotiate claims, and identify cost-saving opportunities while collaborating with procurement, engineering, and finance teams. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience with contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience as Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, or Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in Data Centres, MEP, Construction, Infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Strong experience in cost control, forecasting, variations, and claims.
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills.
• Experience working with contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, and forecasting.
• Review and negotiate contractor variations and claims.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across live projects.
• Challenge contractor and supplier pricing.
• Support procurement and commercial decision-making.
• Monitor commercial risks and project performance.
• Work closely with construction, engineering, procurement, and finance teams.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Variations and claims

Negotiation

Contractor relationships

Job description

g2 Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager/Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control and forecasting on Data Centre, MEP, Construction or EPC projects.

You will review contractor variations, negotiate claims, and identify cost-saving opportunities while collaborating with procurement, engineering, and finance teams. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience with contractors and suppliers.