Commercial Lead

Verto People Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Flights included

Project exposure to data centre build

Job summary

Verto People Ltd is seeking a Commercial Lead for a large-scale data centre construction project in Frankfurt, Germany. The role involves leading the project commercial team, managing contracts, cost control, subcontractor accounts and financial reporting. EU passport is essential.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, strong cost management and contractual expertise, and excellent English communication. Accommodation and flights are included.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification, such as Engineering, combined with commercial experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead a commercial team and manage a remote/onsite project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project commercial team, overseeing all quantity surveying and commercial management activities.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including contract awards, interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Prepare monthly progress applications, commercial reports and cost assessments.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual issues and potential claims.
• Coordinate procurement activities and contractual negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Quantity Surveying or Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Commercial Lead

Frankfurt, Germany - EU Passport is essential

Salary to be confirmed + Accommodation + Flights

A Commercial Lead is required for a large-scale data centre construction project in Frankfurt, Germany, with accommodation and flights included.

This Commercial Lead position offers responsibility for overseeing the commercial delivery of a major construction project, managing contracts, cost control, subcontractor accounts and financial reporting.

The role would suit an experienced Commercial Lead or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in large-scale construction projects, commercial management and cost control.

Commercial Lead Benefits:

• Accommodation provided

• Flights included

• Commercial responsibility for a large-scale data centre construction project

• Leadership of the project commercial team

• Involvement in contract management, cost forecasting and project delivery

The Commercial Lead Role:

• Lead the project commercial team, overseeing all quantity surveying and commercial management activities.

• Manage subcontractor accounts, including contract awards, interim valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and financial forecasts.

• Prepare monthly progress applications, commercial reports and cost assessments.

• Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual issues and potential claims.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, providing commercial guidance to the construction team.

• Coordinate procurement activities and contractual negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Lead, support and mentor the commercial team, ensuring accurate reporting and effective cost management.

Commercial Lead Requirements:

• Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification, such as Engineering, combined with commercial experience.

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience, including experience working for a general contractor.

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, cost management and commercial delivery on large-scale construction projects.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontractor management, valuations and variations.

• Experience managing commercial reporting, budgeting, cash flow and financial forecasting.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Ability to work independently and lead a commercial team.

• EU passport required

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working on data centre construction projects.

• Experience across CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) packages.

• Knowledge of SAP