Senior Commercial Manager - Complex Data Centre Projects

Salter Grange Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities on large-scale, mission-critical projects for enterprise data centres and advanced technology sectors.

You will validate tender budgets, advise project teams on contracts and procurement, oversee cost reporting, and ensure margin protection while building strong client and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in QS/Commercial Management.
• Experience on large-scale, data centre or critical projects preferred.
• Excellent financial and contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Validate all tender and construction budgets to ensure margins
• Advise Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Administrators on administration matters including site instructions, optimal labour allowances, accurate forecasting methods and protection of margins
• Work closely with Procurement to manage the procurement process within budget and guidelines
• Oversee Internal Monthly Cost Reports and Month End Reviews to ensure compliance with validated margins
• Liaise with Finance, prepare and review contracts and tenders for favorable outcomes
• Assess and agree sub-contractor and supplier variations
• Ensure compliance with contract programmes/schedules and notices
• Manage interim payment certificates and agree with Client's Representative
• Manage insurance needs and settlements on construction projects
• Lead dispute resolution and claims with senior commercial staff
• Review correspondence to identify contractually critical items
• Manage project cash flow with Finance
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and authority matrix
• Set up risk and opportunity management for the project
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Mentor commercial staff and advise on project-specific issues
• Monitor site activities for commercial implications and correct contract administration

Skills

Tendering & budgeting

Procurement coordination

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Engineering degree with commercial responsibilities

Job description

Salter Grange Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities on large-scale, mission-critical projects for enterprise data centres and advanced technology sectors.

You will validate tender budgets, advise project teams on contracts and procurement, oversee cost reporting, and ensure margin protection while building strong client and supplier relationships.