Commercial Manager

Uneek Global; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Executive mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

Uneek Global is recruiting a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a landmark Data Centre project in Amsterdam. You will take overall contractual responsibility, guide the commercial team and safeguard profitability while collaborating with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.

The role requires extensive experience in major construction, strong leadership and a proven track record in cost control, forecasting and contract management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related construction discipline.
• At least 10 years of Quantity Surveying or commercial management experience.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams on major construction projects.
• Strong contractor-side commercial experience.
• Experience with large project subcontract packages.
• Fluent in English; Dutch beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial delivery of a major construction project.
• Managing and developing the project’s Quantity Surveying and commercial team.
• Taking responsibility for budgets, cost control, cash flow, forecasting and profitability.
• Reporting commercial performance, risks and opportunities to senior management.
• Establishing robust commercial procedures and reporting systems.
• Overseeing subcontract procurement, negotiation, appointment and final accounts.
• Reviewing tender and contract documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Leading the management of variations, claims, contractual correspondence and change control.
• Managing Extension of Time notifications and supporting commercial documentation.
• Ensuring subcontracts reflect scope, risk allocation and contractual requirements.
• Working with project leadership to ensure contractual obligations are understood and managed.
• Monitoring progress and implementing corrective action where commercial performance falls behind plan.
• Leading commercial negotiations with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Providing strategic commercial and contractual advice throughout project delivery.
• Supporting pre-construction, tendering and project handover activities where required.
• Mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Forecasting

Cash flow

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract review

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Related construction discipline

Job description

Commercial Manager | Data Centres | Amsterdam, Netherlands | €150,000

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing construction contractor delivering major Data Centre, Advanced Manufacturing and Critical Environment projects across the Netherlands and Northern Europe.

Due to continued growth and a strong European project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major project in Amsterdam.

This is an opportunity to take overall commercial and contractual responsibility for a high-profile project with a blue-chip client. You will lead the commercial team, protect project profitability and work closely with senior management, clients, consultants, contractors and supply-chain partners.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the commercial delivery of a major construction project.
• Managing and developing the project’s Quantity Surveying and commercial team.
• Taking responsibility for project budgets, cost control, cash flow, forecasting and profitability.
• Reporting commercial performance, risks and opportunities to senior management.
• Establishing and maintaining robust commercial procedures and reporting systems.
• Overseeing subcontract procurement, negotiation, appointment and final accounts.
• Reviewing tender and contract documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Leading the management of variations, claims, contractual correspondence and change control.
• Managing Extension of Time notifications and supporting commercial documentation.
• Ensuring subcontracts accurately reflect the agreed scope, risk allocation and contractual requirements.
• Working with project leadership to ensure contractual obligations are understood and managed.
• Monitoring progress and implementing corrective action where commercial performance falls behind plan.
• Leading commercial negotiations with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Providing strategic commercial and contractual advice throughout project delivery.
• Supporting pre-construction, tendering and project handover activities where required.
• Mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the commercial team.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related construction discipline.
• At least 10 years of Quantity Surveying or commercial management experience.
• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead or Senior Quantity Surveyor managing large projects.
• Strong contractor-side commercial experience.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams on major construction projects.
• Experience managing multiple subcontract packages throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, cash flow and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing complex variations, claims, contractual correspondence and final accounts.
• Good understanding of FIDIC, UAV/UAV-GC, NEC, JCT or comparable construction contracts.
• Data Centre experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing or other technically complex sectors will also be considered.
• Experience working on projects in the Netherlands or wider European markets is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the Dutch construction market, contractual environment and supply chain would be beneficial.
• Strong commercial awareness, leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to critically review contracts and advise senior project stakeholders.
• Strong client and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Professional fluency in English; Dutch language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

What Is on Offer

• Salary of €150,000.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of a major Data Centre or Critical Environment project in Amsterdam.
• High-profile projects with blue-chip clients.
• Strong project pipeline across the Netherlands and Northern Europe.
• Responsibility for building and developing a high-performing commercial team.
• Structured professional development and executive mentoring.
• Clear progression towards Commercial Director or Regional Commercial Director.
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing European construction business.