Commercial Manager (Construction)

Equinix; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee major expansion construction projects across EMEA. This role involves budget preparation, cost monitoring, and risk management, ensuring efficient project execution. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and detail-oriented skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the data centre industry is preferable.
• Relevant professional qualification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of budgets and cost modelling.
• Monitor budget adherence and conduct value engineering.
• Lead risk management efforts and commercial audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying

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 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 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 and vital to our success.

Job Summary:

• The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix’s portfolio of major expansion construction projects throughout EMEA.
• The position works closely with other internal project teams of varying seniority levels.
• The role is expected to provide strategic and day-to-day leadership specifically focused on driving down construction costs, providing assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes, and helping 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 to the budget throughout the project lifespan, including cost checks, reviews, value engineering, cost-saving initiatives, and evaluation of alternatives.
• Provide guidance and assist with the development of requests for proposal leading into procurement for design services agreements, owner-furnished equipment, and general contractor services agreements.
• Oversee and guide commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projects.
• Review analytics for project portfolio cash flow and earned value analysis.
• Monitor the financial close-out on all projects, including the settlement of all vendors.
• Lead risk management efforts, including commercial audits, contingency analyses, risk identification, and training.
• Review project cost reports and conduct regular reviews with senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, financial, or related fields.
• Experience in the data centre industry is preferable.
• Must be detail-oriented, with accurate input and proofreading skills.
• Relevant professional qualification is preferred but not essential.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or accommodations, 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 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, or any other status protected by law.