Commercial Manager (Construction)

Equinix; Greater London, Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in digital infrastructure and plays a crucial role in shaping the future. In this exciting role, you will oversee commercial management across major expansion projects in EMEA, ensuring financial controls and driving down construction costs. Collaborating with diverse teams, you'll provide strategic leadership and guidance through all phases of project management. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while developing your career in a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within construction projects.
• Detail-oriented with strong budget preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget preparation and monitor adherence throughout project lifespan.
• Lead risk management efforts including audits and contingency analyses.

Skills

Commercial Management

Budget Preparation

Cost Modelling

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary:

• The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix's portfolio major expansion construction projects throughout EMEA

• The position works closely with other internal project teams of varying levels of seniority

• The role is expected to provide strategic and day-to-day leadership specifically focused to drive down construction costs, provide assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes and help manage all major contract risks

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of budgets including detailed cost modelling, benchmarking analysis and presentation of this to senior management

• Monitor adherence against budget throughout the project lifespan including cost checks and reviews, value engineering and cost saving initiatives and evaluation of alternates

• Provide guidance and assist with the orderly development of requests for proposal leading into procurement for design services agreements, owner furnished equipment and general contractor services agreements

• Oversee and provide guidance on commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projects

• Review analytics for project portfolio cash flow and earn value analysis

• Monitor the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendors

• Lead risk management efforts including commercial audits, contingency analyses, risk identification and analyses and training

• Review project cost reports and carry out regular reviews of these with senior management

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in construction, business, financial or related field

• Proven experience in a related function

• Preferably RICS accreditation

• Must be detail orientated, with accurate input and proof reading skills

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.