Data Centre Commercial Lead

Keltbray; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keltbray is seeking a Head of Commercial – Datacentres to lead the commercial function across its Data Centre portfolio within the Energy & Digital Infrastructure vertical. The role requires strategic commercial leadership, governance and risk management to support a rapidly expanding portfolio of digital infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the Head of Data Centres, Operations Director and pre-construction teams, you will establish scalable commercial frameworks that protect margin and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial management within major construction, infrastructure or mission-critical projects.
• Strong contract structures, risk allocation and governance.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex construction contracts.
• Professional qualification or chartership (RICS or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the Data Centre commercial function.
• Develop and implement sector commercial strategies.
• Ensure contracts are administered effectively and monitor cost and risk.
• Lead development of contract strategies and negotiation with clients.
• Oversee supply chain commercial management.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and work-winning teams.
• Lead a high-performing commercial team.
• Ensure governance and reporting across the sector.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract negotiation

Financial management

Stakeholder communication

Data centres experience

Hyperscale operators

NEC/FIDIC familiarity

Education

RICS chartership

Job description

Keltbray is seeking a Head of Commercial – Datacentres to lead the commercial function across its Data Centre portfolio within the Energy & Digital Infrastructure vertical. The role requires strategic commercial leadership, governance and risk management to support a rapidly expanding portfolio of digital infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the Head of Data Centres, Operations Director and pre-construction teams, you will establish scalable commercial frameworks that protect margin and