Nordic Data Center Commercial Director — Mega Projects

Tech Sales Jobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the delivery of a major data centre project in the Nordics. The role can be based in-country with significant travel to Norway or Finland (50/50 or 11/3 rotations). You will oversee cost and commercial activities, manage teams, and ensure contract compliance.

Based in the UK with onsite work, the position requires senior leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive cost efficiency across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Construction Management).
• Professional certification such as RICS or AACE (or similar).
• Extensive previous experience in a similar role with cost and commercial management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage large projects or complex work streams and meet client expectations.
• Line manage development and performance of other team members to support Arcadis’ business.
• Supervise Cost and Commercial Specialists on multiple projects.
• Act as primary client contact for all cost and commercial related reporting and quality assurance.
• Review outputs before submission to client and other external groups.
• Maintain an understanding of the client’s key objectives.
• Assure compliance with contracts in terms of delivery parameters and scope of service.
• Support development of current cost and commercial management systems and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS or AACE certification

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the delivery of a major data centre project in the Nordics. The role can be based in-country with significant travel to Norway or Finland (50/50 or 11/3 rotations). You will oversee cost and commercial activities, manage teams, and ensure contract compliance.

Based in the UK with onsite work, the position requires senior leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive cost efficiency across complex projects.