Senior Commercial Manager, Data Centre Projects

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Norway; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

26 days annual leave

Learning opportunities

Company benefits

Flexible development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd. in Norway seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of multiple projects.

You will oversee contract administration, risk management and reporting while mentoring surveyors and coordinating with project teams and the Commercial Director. Responsibilities include tender support, procurement oversight, IC RM policy implementation, and driving margin improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Commercial Manager or equivalent within a Tier 1 construction contractor.
• Proven track record of delivering strong commercial outcomes across major projects or frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects from tender through to final account.
• Ensure all contractual documents are reviewed, negotiated and executed prior to project commencement.
• Manage commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, valuations, cash management and risk mitigation.
• Provide commercial support during tendering, procurement and contract negotiations, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and addressed.
• Implement the Internal Control and Risk Management Policy (ICRM) across all allocated projects.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract execution and supply chain management in line with company policy.
• Drive margin protection and improvement through diligent application of commercial controls.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated and embedded across the commercial team.
• Support dispute management and resolution, working with the internal legal team as required.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, ensuring capability development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Risk management

People management

Commercial reporting

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Chartered membership (RICS/CIOB)

Tools

Digital commercial systems

Reporting tools

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd. in Norway seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of multiple projects.

You will oversee contract administration, risk management and reporting while mentoring surveyors and coordinating with project teams and the Commercial Director. Responsibilities include tender support, procurement oversight, IC RM policy implementation, and driving margin improvement across the portfolio.