Commercial Manager - Data Centres - Europe

Who we are Ardmac is an award-winning international construction specialist that delivers complex high value workspaces and technical environments. We’ve been leading the way for over 40 years consistently providing the ultimate solution for high value working environments through our continuous investment into the best people, technology, and processes. Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams. Competitive salaries and benefits packages are available as well as the opportunity to enhance learning and development for future growth. About the Job We are looking to recruit an experienced quantity surveying professional adept at commercial management for the role of Commercial Manager - Data Centres. The Commercial Manager will have responsibility for a team of quantity surveyors working on data centre projects around Europe. The role will involve regular travel around the EU to meet clients and stakeholders. Commercial Manager Job Purpose The Commercial Manager will lead, manage and support pre and post contract commercial activities of the Business Unit. Duties and Responsibilities • Contract procurement and risk management, ensure risks profiling has been carried out for each project. • Maximizing cash management and profitability of the business unit, provide cash flows for each project, updated weekly and copied to the Commercial Director and Finance Director. • Protecting Ardmac’s financial and contractual position, ensure that all terms, conditions and obligations meet the requirements of the policies and procedures of Ardmac. • Ensuring financial close on each project in a timely fashion. • Managing dispute resolution. • Implementation of strategic commercial plans to meet changes in circumstances in the project, post commencement. • Working with the Project Delivery Teams in ensuring compliance with contractual timescales on delays and claims notices and the proper maintenance of all records required to substantiate Ardmac’s contractual position. • Ensuring that effective commercial management is provided throughout the department including training and coaching as necessary. • Developing relationships with clients/supply chain/professional team. • Training, mentoring and development of business unit commercial resources and site teams Qualifications and Experience • Commercial background in quantity surveying with experience of coaching and mentoring more junior surveyors • Experience of fit out projects in data centres or other industrial projects preferred • Knowledge and understanding of claims and dispute resolution • Knowledge and understanding of subcontract/material orders and procurement. • Knowledge and understanding of claims and dispute resolution • Preparation and understanding of financial reports. • Commercial strategy and innovation to maximize profit and cash management • Ability to manage commercial aspects of multiple projects What we offer There are many benefits to working with Ardmac. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits for this role include car allowance, performance-related bonus, opportunities for training and development along with much more. If you are interested and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, please send your CV for review to the Ardmac team.