Commercial Director in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the UK data centre sector is seeking a Commercial Director to lead procurement and commercial activities. You will manage budgets, oversee project delivery, and be responsible for strategic relationships with vendors. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in commercial roles, particularly in large-scale data centres. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options along with travel across UK sites.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Hybrid working with travel across UK data centre sites

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and procurement functions for the UK data centre portfolio.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for modular and high-technology systems.
• Manage commercial risks, contract administration, and compliance with UK legislation.

Skills

Commercial strategy development

Procurement management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered RICS membership or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

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 ().

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.

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