Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Civils | Data Centre | Enfield

Location: Enfield, London

Sector: Data Centres / Civil Engineering

Position: Commercial Manager

Employment: Permanent or Freelance

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major data centre project in Enfield, taking responsibility for the commercial management of the civils package on a large-scale, high-value development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager with a strong civil engineering and construction background who has experience managing complex projects, subcontractor accounts and commercial performance within a demanding project environment.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial delivery of the civils package, working closely with the Project and Construction teams to ensure strong commercial control, effective subcontract management and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall commercial responsibility for the civils package

Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance

Lead the procurement and management of subcontract packages

Prepare, review and negotiate subcontractor contracts

Manage valuations, applications, payments and final accounts

Monitor variations, compensation events and change control

Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

Prepare and maintain accurate cost and value forecasts

Produce monthly commercial reports and CVRs

Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account

Liaise closely with the client, project team and supply chain

Ensure contractual notices and commercial correspondence are issued appropriately

Support the Project Manager with commercial and contractual matters

Drive value engineering and cost-saving opportunities where appropriate

Ensure all commercial processes are compliant with company procedures

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction

Strong experience managing major civils or infrastructure projects

Experience working on data centre, industrial, commercial or similarly complex schemes would be highly advantageous

Strong knowledge of groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage, utilities and associated civils

Extensive experience managing subcontractor packages and final accounts

Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts

Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Excellent financial and reporting capabilities

Relevant commercial or quantity surveying qualification, such as RICS or equivalent experience

This is a key commercial appointment on a major data centre scheme, offering the opportunity to work on a high-profile project with a leading contractor