Commercial Manager (Construction)

Equinix; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure is seeking a Commercial Manager for their construction projects across EMEA. The role involves overseeing budgets, managing risks, and ensuring financial controls. Candidates should have a relevant degree and attention to detail, with a preference for experience in the data centre industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in the data centre industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget preparation and monitor budget adherence.
• Manage commercial change processes and evaluate changes across projects.
• Lead risk management efforts, including audits and contingency analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying

Bachelor's degree in construction

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in finance

Job description

Commercial Manager (Construction)

Apply remote type: Hybrid | Locations: London, Frankfurt, Fox, Amsterdam, London Slough | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Job Requisition ID: JR-151711

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centres 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 collaborating on impactful work and being surrounded by opportunities to learn new skills and grow. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is vital to our success.

Job Summary:

• The primary focus is on commercial management oversight across Equinix’s major expansion construction projects throughout EMEA.
• The role involves working closely with internal project teams of varying seniority levels.
• It provides strategic and day-to-day leadership to drive down construction costs, ensure internal financial controls and reporting, and manage contract risks.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee budget preparation, including detailed cost modelling, benchmarking, and presenting findings to senior management.
• Monitor budget adherence throughout the project, including cost checks, value engineering, cost-saving initiatives, and evaluating alternatives.
• Guide the development of requests for proposals for design services, owner-furnished equipment, and general contractor services.
• Manage commercial change processes and evaluate changes across projects.
• Analyze project portfolio cash flow and earned value metrics.
• Oversee financial close-out, including vendor settlements.
• Lead risk management efforts, including audits, contingency analyses, and training.
• Review project cost reports regularly with senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, finance, or related fields.
• Experience in the data centre industry is preferred.
• Attention to detail with accurate input and proofreading skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications are a plus but not mandatory.

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.