Commercial Manager – Frankfurt, Germany
Salary: €120,000–€130,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + €28,000 Living Allowance
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment Type: Permanent
A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong professional with experience in large-scale construction, ideally data centres, to take responsibility for commercial performance, contract management, procurement and project financials.
Key Responsibilities
* Validate tender and construction budgets to protect agreed profit margins.
* Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and monthly financial reviews.
* Manage procurement processes and subcontractor agreements.
* Review contracts and tenders to secure commercially advantageous outcomes.
* Assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier variations.
* Manage interim payment applications and agreements with client representatives.
* Monitor project cash flow alongside the Finance Department.
* Manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims and disputes.
* Maintain project risk and opportunity management processes.
* Ensure compliance with contract programmes and internal procedures.
* Identify and manage commercial risks across the project.
* Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
* Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
* Mentor and support the wider commercial team.
* Ensure contracts are administered correctly to protect the business's commercial position.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
* Experience in a commercial leadership role on large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres.
* Strong understanding of construction operations and commercial project management.
* Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, or an engineering background with commercial responsibilities.
* Good knowledge of contract documentation, contractual obligations and commercial risk.
* Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Package
* €120,000–€130,000 annual salary
* Accommodation provided
* Rotation included
* Travel covered
* €28,000 living allowance
* Opportunity to work on a major mission-critical construction project in Germany