Commercial Director

AJ Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Hybrid working with travel

Job summary

A leading provider in the data centre sector is seeking a Commercial Director to oversee procurement and commercial activities across their UK programme. This role includes driving financial performance, building vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in commercial/procurement, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary and hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' commercial/procurement experience, including 5+ years in a senior or director-level role.
• Proven track record on large-scale data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Expertise in UK construction law and commercial management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and procurement functions for the UK data centre portfolio.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage commercial risks and contract administration.

Skills

Commercial procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered RICS membership or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Commercial Director – Data Centre

Location: London (Hybrid/Remote, with regular travel to UK data centre sites)

About Us:

We are a leading provider in the UK data centre sector, delivering high-quality, mission-critical infrastructure at scale. As we expand our portfolio of state-of-the-art data centres, we are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Commercial Director to lead all procurement, contractual, and commercial activities across our UK programme.

The Role:

Reporting to the VP of Design & Delivery, you will drive commercial strategy and governance across multiple projects, ensuring financial performance, risk management, and value creation from inception to commissioning. You will lead procurement for modular MEP systems, long-lead equipment, and specialist services, negotiate complex contracts, and build lasting partnerships with key vendors and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial and procurement functions for the UK data centre portfolio.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for modular and high-technology systems.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with quality standards.
• Oversee multi-site budgets, cost control, and financial forecasting.
• Manage commercial risks, contract administration, and compliance with UK legislation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, clients, and suppliers to drive transparency and alignment.

What We’re Looking For:

• 15+ years’ commercial/procurement experience, including 5+ years in a senior or director-level role.
• Proven track record on large-scale data centre, mission-critical, or high-tech industrial projects.
• Expertise in UK construction law, NEC/JCT contracts, and commercial management best practices.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with modular/prefabricated vendor ecosystems and multi-project financial governance.
• Chartered RICS membership or equivalent (preferred).

Why Join Us:

• Lead commercial strategy at the forefront of the UK data centre market.
• Work on cutting-edge projects with innovative modular solutions.
• Competitive salary with bonus and benefits.
• Hybrid working with travel across major UK data centre sites.
• Opportunity to shape procurement frameworks and vendor relationships for repeatable, scalable delivery.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Real Estate, Construction, and Engineering Services

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