Commercial Director
Location: Sines, Portugal (On-site 5x per week)
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Director to join the leadership team delivering Europe’s biggest data centre scheme in Sines, Portugal. This role is fully site-based, 5 days per week (no rotation).
This is a flagship, technically complex programme of work that demands world-class commercial oversight and strategic guidance.
The Role -
You’ll lead all commercial, cost and procurement functions for this flagship project - ensuring financial control, contractual compliance and value delivery across the full lifecycle. Working closely with project directors, clients and contractors, you’ll play a critical role in keeping the programme on time, on budget and aligned with the highest standards.
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
About You -
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
Comfortable being site-based in Sines, 5 days a week
Qualifications -
Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS) desirable
Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying
What’s in it for you -
Relocation package included
Clear career development pathways
Global exposure
Employee support programmes
A culture built on trust, innovation and excellence