Commercial leadership plays a pivotal role in the success of data centre projects. We seek a highly skilled Commercial Director to lead our commercial and cost management functions for this flagship project in Sines, Portugal.
* This position requires strategic oversight and guidance, ensuring the project's commercial objectives are met.
The ideal candidate will possess professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS) and a degree in Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying.
* They will be adept at managing both pre- and post-contract stages, with excellent negotiation, communication and financial management abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead commercial and cost management on a large-scale data centre project
* Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, benchmarking and financial reporting
* Manage tendering, contract negotiations and contract compliance
* Identify and mitigate commercial risks
* Build strong client and contractor relationships
* Lead and develop commercial teams
* Ensure accurate invoicing, payments and financial governance
Requirements:
* Strong commercial and cost management experience in data centre construction
* Skilled across both pre- and post-contract stages
* Excellent negotiation, communication and financial management ability
* Highly organised, adaptable and collaborative
* Proficient in MS Office
* Fluent English
This is a site-based role, requiring 5 days per week presence in Sines, Portugal.
* A relocation package is included
* Clear career development pathways
* Global exposure
* Employee support programmes
* A culture built on trust, innovation and excellence