Lead Commercial Manager in London

Energy Jobline SS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier infrastructure development company is seeking a Lead Commercial Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects in London. The candidate will manage all financial and contractual aspects, requiring strong negotiation and budgeting expertise. This senior role offers the chance to contribute to projects with significant impact in the fast-growing data infrastructure market. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience managing complex projects and relevant professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial or cost management within construction.
• Experience managing projects valued at £50m+.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery of large-scale data centre projects.
• Manage cost planning and contract administration.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Budgeting expertise

Contract management

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

RICS or MRICS qualification

Job description

Lead Commercial Manager

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

About the Role

DataPro+ is partnering with a leading international developer and operator in the data centre sector to appoint a Lead Commercial Manager for a major UK-based construction programme.

This senior-level position offers the opportunity to take full commercial responsibility for large-scale, high-value data centre developments. The successful candidate will oversee the financial, contractual, and procurement aspects of projects, ensuring commercial rigour and strategic alignment from inception through delivery.

You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team and manage an experienced commercial team, contributing directly to the business’s continued expansion in the fast-growing data infrastructure market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects.
• Manage cost planning, procurement, and contract administration activities.
• Prepare and monitor detailed budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and partners to optimise commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, financial, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee valuations, change management, and project cost controls.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of commercial and cost professionals.
• Support strategic planning, reporting, and governance processes at board level.

About You

You’re a commercially focused construction professional with extensive experience managing complex projects, ideally in the data centre, technology, or large-scale infrastructure sectors. You combine strategic acumen with a hands-on approach to project delivery and team leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong track record in commercial or cost management within construction or real estate development.
• Experience managing projects valued £50m+ from tender through to completion.
• Excellent negotiation, budgeting, and contract management expertise.
• Ability to lead and develop commercial teams in a dynamic environment.
• Deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., RICS, MRICS, or equivalent) desirable.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to take a lead role within a confidential client at the forefront of the global data centre industry. You’ll be part of a high-performing organisation delivering next-generation facilities across Europe, with clear potential for progression and long-term impact.