Commercial Lead

Mercury; Groningen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Groningen is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to manage a large Data Centre project. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cost management and quantity surveying, leading commercial teams and ensuring compliance with contract obligations. Strong IT skills, particularly in SAP, and excellent communication abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience post-qualification with General Contractor experience.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Must have excellent English language skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Data centre project experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project Commercial Team and support construction team.
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations.
• Identify potential commercial risks and report to management.
• Compile monthly progress applications accurately.
• Manage subcontractor accounts through all stages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account.
• Forecast turnover and cash flow of the projects.
• Review and commercially manage all projects for accurate reporting.
• Identify, analyse, and report on trends within the Business & Projects.
• Provide data and analysis of issues and risks as required by Management.
• Improve and implement best practice commercial processes and budgeting.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Excellent IT Skills

Education

Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Commercial Lead role at Mercury. Mercury is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join our site team on a large Data Centre construction project. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in cost management and quantity surveying, with experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project Commercial Team and provide support to the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions.
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice and monitoring of same to the construction team.
• Identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting to management.
• Compile monthly progress applications and ensure they include accurate remeasurement, site variations, dayworks or claims.
• Procurement – operational procurement activity and contract support, in conjunction with the Procurement Department.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account.
• Manage and forecast turnover and cash flow of the projects.
• Review and commercially manage all projects to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Identify, analyse, and report on trends within the Business & Projects.
• Provide data and analysis of issues and risks as required by Management.
• Improve and implement best practice commercial processes and accurate budgeting.
• Lead, support, and coach commercial team members in best practice quantity surveying and cost management methods.
• Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and/or subcontractors to identify contractually critical items and initiate replies.
• Ensure the Construction Team adheres to all Contractual Requirements and provide advice and monitoring of same.
• Ensure reporting is in line with Group Policies and highlight exceptions to Management.
• All other duties associated with this role.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent (e.g. engineering) combined with commercial experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience post-qualification with General Contractor experience.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT Skills (SAP experience is an advantage).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Must have excellent English language skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Data centre experience.
• CSA and MEP experience.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.