Data Centre Commercial Lead - Budgeting & Procurement

CIPS; Blyth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s premier data centre delivery partner, providing end-to-end turnkey solutions from design through construction and commissioning. The Commercial Manager will oversee project financials, ensuring budgets are met and providing insightful reporting to set KPIs.

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial management of a key high-value data centre project and coordinate with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying or similar degree required; typically 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent numeracy and problem solving abilities.
• Main Contractor experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of MEP is advantageous.
• Experience with a variety of procurement routes (lump sum, remeasure, 2-stage/open book tendering, design-build).
• Data centre experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commercial team to operate within a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ensure robust cost control measures are implemented.
• Prepare and present commercial information to senior leaders, including monthly cost reports and cash flows.
• Lead procurement planning to deliver within timelines, scope and budget.
• Drive knowledge sharing from Pre-Construction through to project commercial teams.
• Maintain relationships with client teams and supply chain partners.
• Ensure commercial documentation is professionally executed and maintained.
• Monitor project risks and opportunities with project colleagues.
• Identify and manage commercial challenges proactively.
• Due diligence on sub-contractors and standardise Sub-Contractor appointments and workload capacity.

Skills

Strong communication

Numeracy & problem solving

Procurement experience

Data centre awareness

Main Contractor experience

MEP knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying or similar degree

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s premier data centre delivery partner, providing end-to-end turnkey solutions from design through construction and commissioning. The Commercial Manager will oversee project financials, ensuring budgets are met and providing insightful reporting to set KPIs.

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial management of a key high-value data centre project and coordinate with stakeholders across the business.