Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Data Centre Location: Glasgow, Scotland Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Package Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical Construction Employer: General Contractor An established General Contractor is looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to take a key commercial role on a major new-build data centre project in Glasgow. This is a senior site-based position with responsibility for the commercial performance of significant packages across the project, with a particular focus on MEP works. We're looking for someone with strong commercial construction experience who understands the complexities of managing high-value mechanical and electrical packages. Previous data centre or mission-critical project experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other technically complex environments will also be considered. The Role You will be responsible for the commercial management of the project, working closely with the Project Director, construction team, subcontractors and wider commercial function. Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial management of major MEP packages
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment
• Cost planning, forecasting and reporting
• Management of variations, change control and commercial risk
• Subcontractor valuations and payment management
• Contract administration and contractual correspondence
• Monitoring project costs against budget and programme
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting claims and dispute avoidance where required
• Working closely with project delivery teams to protect margin and commercial performance
• Managing and mentoring members of the project commercial team
• Supporting the project through construction, commissioning and final account What We're Looking For You will ideally have:
• Significant experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or equivalent
• Strong MEP commercial experience
• Experience working for a General Contractor / Main Contractor
• A strong understanding of subcontractor and package management
• Experience on large-scale, technically complex construction projects
• Previous data centre experience highly desirable
• Strong contractual, negotiation and commercial management skills
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment Experience across data centres, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, energy or other mission-critical environments would be particularly relevant. Package
• Up to £100,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term opportunity within a growing mission-critical construction business
• Major new-build data centre project with strong future pipeline This is an excellent opportunity for an MEP-focused commercial professional looking to take ownership of a major project with a contractor continuing to expand its presence within the data centre sector. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.