Commercial Manager - Data Centres - Europe

Ardmac; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Opportunities for training and development

Job summary

Ardmac is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for Data Centres based in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves leading a team of quantity surveyors and managing various commercial activities across data centre projects in Europe. Responsibilities include contract procurement, financial management, dispute resolution, and relationship-building with clients. The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits like car allowance and performance-related bonuses. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial background, particularly in quantity surveying and project management.

Qualifications

• Must have a commercial background in quantity surveying.
• Experience with fit out projects in data centres preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre and post contract commercial activities.
• Maximise cash management and profitability of the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage disputes.

Skills

Commercial background in quantity surveying

Experience in coaching and mentoring

Knowledge of claims and dispute resolution

Financial report preparation

Commercial strategy and innovation

Job description

About the Job

We are looking to recruit an experienced quantity surveying professional adept at commercial management for the role of Commercial Manager - Data Centres. The Commercial Manager will have responsibility for a team of quantity surveyors working on data centre projects around Europe. The role will involve regular travel around the EU to meet clients and stakeholders.

Commercial Manager Job Purpose

The Commercial Manager will lead, manage and support pre and post contract commercial activities of the Business Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contract procurement and risk management, ensure risks profiling has been carried out for each project.
• Maximising cash management and profitability of the business unit, provide cash flows for each project, updated weekly and copied to the Commercial Director and Finance Director.
• Protecting Ardmac’s financial and contractual position, ensure that all terms, conditions and obligations meet the requirements of the policies and procedures of Ardmac.
• Ensuring financial close on each project in a timely fashion.
• Managing dispute resolution.
• Implementation of strategic commercial plans to meet changes in circumstances in the project, post commencement.
• Working with the Project Delivery Teams in ensuring compliance with contractual timescales on delays and claims notices and the proper maintenance of all records required to substantiate Ardmac’s contractual position.
• Ensuring that effective commercial management is provided throughout the department including training and coaching as necessary.
• Developing relationships with clients/supply chain/professional team.
• Training, mentoring and development of business unit commercial resources and site teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Commercial background in quantity surveying with experience of coaching and mentoring more junior surveyors.
• Experience of fit out projects in data centres or other industrial projects preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of claims and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge and understanding of subcontract/material orders and procurement.
• Knowledge and understanding of claims and dispute resolution.
• Preparation and understanding of financial reports.
• Commercial strategy and innovation to maximise profit and cash management.
• Ability to manage commercial aspects of multiple projects.

What we offer

There are many benefits to working with Ardmac. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits for this role include car allowance, performance-related bonus, opportunities for training and development along with much more.