Commercial Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for projects across Europe. The role offers a salary of £110,000 to £130,000 plus accommodation and travel benefits. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in commercial management and a degree in a relevant field. This is a unique opportunity to lead on landmark projects with cutting-edge technology in a competitive environment.

Benefits

Accommodation

Travel benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a commercial management or senior quantity surveying role.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Strong contractual and financial acumen with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of major engineering projects.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Commercial Manager Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, Amsterdam ???110,000 ???130,000 + Benefits + Accommodation + Travel

We re seeking experienced Commercial Managers to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor, delivering complex, high-value data centre and advanced technology projects across Europe.

With active projects in Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, and Amsterdam, this is an exceptional opportunity to play a key commercial leadership role in delivering world-class engineering solutions for some of the largest hyperscale clients in the industry.

As a Commercial Manager, you ll take full ownership of the commercial and contractual delivery of major projects, typically ranging from ???50M to ???300M in value. You ll oversee financial performance, cost control, risk management, and procurement, ensuring all commercial outcomes align with company objectives and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of major engineering projects from tender through to final account.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting, ensuring compliance with approved margins.
• Manage subcontracts, supplier negotiations, and contract administration in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with project, finance, and procurement teams to optimise financial performance.
• Drive risk and opportunity management processes across multiple projects.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and project teams.
• Ensure full compliance with contract terms, notices, and reporting procedures.

About You

• 5+ years experience in a commercial management or senior quantity surveying role.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• Strong contractual and financial acumen with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

What s on Offer

• ???110,000 ???130,000 salary (DOE)
• Accommodation + Travel + Benefits package
• Rotational options available (for non-local hires)
• Long-term career progression with an industry leader in the data centre sector.
• Opportunity to work on landmark European projects with cutting-edge technology.