Senior MEP Commercial Manager - Data Centre Construction - Amsterdam
*this opportunity is available for relocation to the Netherlands or on a rotation basis
We are partnered with a globally recognised contractor specialising in mission critical infrastructure seeking an experienced Senior MEP Commercial Manager to join their commercial leadership team delivering a hyperscale data centre campus in the Netherlands.
As Senior MEP Commercial Manager you'll oversee the commercial performance of multiple projects while working closely with senior project and business unit leadership.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior MEP Commercial Manager looking to continue developing their career within data centre construction. The role offers exposure to complex mechanical and electrical packages across large multi-phase developments and long-term project pipelines across Europe. Due to the nature of the programme, prior experience delivering Data Centre projects is required.
Role Overview - Senior MEP Commercial Manager
Working closely with senior project leadership, the Senior MEP Commercial Manager will lead project commercial teams, maintain strong financial governance and ensure projects are delivered successfully while managing risk and maximising commercial returns.
Key Responsibilities - Senior MEP Commercial Manager
- Lead the commercial management of multiple Data Centre construction projects from tender through to final account
- Provide commercial leadership across major MEP packages within complex technical construction programmes
- Manage and support commercial teams delivering valuations, cost reporting, forecasting and financial controls
- Support commercial strategy in collaboration with senior leadership and project management teams
- Review, negotiate and ensure execution of all contractual documentation prior to project commencement
- Provide commercial input during tendering, procurement and contract negotiation stages
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract execution and supply chain management
- Drive margin protection through effective commercial controls and risk management
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities across multiple projects
- Implement mitigation strategies and ensure risk registers are maintained and monitored
- Support dispute management and resolution processes in collaboration with internal legal teams
- Produce accurate commercial reporting for senior leadership including project financial performance
- Monitor cost value reconciliations and financial performance across project portfolios
- Support pre-construction teams with commercial input during tender stages
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across the commercial team
- Interpret and apply contract conditions across major construction contracts
- Draft contractual correspondence to clients, consultants and subcontractors
- Provide commercial advice to project leadership on contract compliance and risk management
- Mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors across project teams
- Promote collaboration across commercial, engineering and construction teams
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Requirements - Essential
- Proven experience as a Senior MEP Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager or equivalent within construction
- Experience delivering major projects within mission critical infrastructure, data centres or complex construction environments
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial risk management and dispute resolution
- Experience managing commercial teams across multiple projects or large-scale programmes
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage high-value mechanical and electrical packages within complex construction environments
- Experience preparing commercial reports and interpreting cost and financial data
- EU Passport required
Desirable
- Chartered membership with RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional body
- Experience delivering hyperscale data centre or mission critical projects
- Experience working within Tier 1 or large international contractors
- Experience with digital commercial management systems and reporting tools
Package & Benefits - Senior MEP Commercial Manager
- Competitive six-figure base salary depending on experience and work pattern
- 26 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension and comprehensive benefits package
- Accommodation support or relocation assistance
- Career progression within the European data centre construction sector
- Access to continuous learning and professional development
All end client and specific project details will remain confidential during the initial stages of the process.
If you’re a Commercial Manager with a background in MEP looking to take the next step in the mission critical sector, apply here or contact Kate Baxter directly on +44 7817 066 629.
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