Senior Commercial Manager - Data Centres

Senior Commercial Manager - Data Centres

• Associate to Project Director level
• North West regional role (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds Data Centres is recruiting for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager from the DC sector. We are leading on multiple programmes at the moment that require strong contract management, careful GC negation and management of multi million £ programmes.

Your day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver however some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:

• Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)
• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract
• Taking a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to cost as well as seeking out contract improvements
• Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects
• Issuing /reviewing early warning notices  
• Priced and Assessed Compensation Events 
• Monthly Commercial Reporting 
• Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts 
• Updating Risk Registers 
• Reviewing programmes 
• Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of the works 
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team

However no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development. 

Who we're looking for

• Relevant and extensive experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management within the Data Centre or similar sector.
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract. Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained. 

What we can offer you in return 

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications 
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry 
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme. 
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews 
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first 
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience 
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance 
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations 
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work.