Commercial / Cost Manager
London-Based | European Travel
5+ Years’ Experience | Growing Datacentre Group
We’re recruiting for a rapidly expanding Datacentre Client delivering major projects across the UK and Europe. Backed by significant private equity funding and led by a vastly experienced senior leadership team, this organisation is building state-of-the-art technical infrastructure.
This is genuinely a career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and wants to work for an organisation where decisions are made quickly and autonomy is encouraged.
With a flat structure and ongoing expansion, this role also offers real long-term progression.
A Unique Opportunity
* High-impact role reporting directly into senior leadership - including the Construction Director and Project Costs Director.
* Fast-growing developer with a flat structure, high trust culture and real autonomy.
* International remit spanning London, Barcelona and Zurich - with a pipeline of further European projects.
* Bespoke, complex developments where quality, commercial rigour and innovation are fundamental.
* Long-term progression, with the expectation this role will develop into a leader of other Commercial Managers as the portfolio expands.
* Supportive, expert team - including some of the most experienced technical and development specialists in the market.
Data centre experience is not required - strong construction commercial management capability is what matters most.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional in-house commercial management for major projects.
* Lead tender preparation, procurement, contract drafting and negotiation.
* Manage budgets, cashflows, valuations, cost reports and financial statements.
* Ensure contract compliance and manage change orders, variations and risks.
* Support capital programme budgeting and business case development.
* Conduct project assessments, forecasts and maintain accurate financial control.
* Work collaboratively across all project stakeholders, ensuring quality, compliance and commercial best practice.
* Assist with pre-acquisition due diligence and early development planning.
* Ensure newly constructed facilities meet budget, customer expectations and company standards.
What We’re Looking For
* 5+ years in a commercial or cost management role (CSA focused).
* Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills (budgets, contracts, forecasting, procurement).
* Excellent written and verbal communication - able to produce clear, articulate reports and engage confidently with senior decision-makers.
* Emotionally intelligent - adaptable and able to “roll up your sleeves” in a lean, high-performing environment.
* A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a growing, agile environment.
* Solid understanding of development risk profiles and early-stage “at risk” project work.