Commercial Manager - Matchtech : Job Details

Our client, a leading Data Centre delivery partner, is currently seeking a dedicated Commercial Manager to join their team in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. This is an on-site, full-time, permanent position. Our client specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions, including design, construction, and commissioning services across Europe.

The Commercial Manager role is pivotal to ensuring the commercial success of projects and the overall business. You will oversee the financial management of projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget and through the development and management of impactful financial reporting to set and measure key performance. The ability to work across the business with internal stakeholders to deliver on business objectives is crucial for success in this role. You will demonstrate an ability to work independently on complex technical issues, conflict management, and resolution using a combination of technical ability, leadership, teamwork, and people management skills. Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, your role will involve leading the commercial management of a key high-value data centre project.

• Develop and manage the commercial team to operate within a fast-paced construction environment with high levels of performance, commercial awareness, and accountability.
• Ensure robust cost control measures are implemented.
• Prepare and present impactful commercial information to senior leaders, focusing on monthly cost reports, cash flows, and other critical reports for commercial and financial management.
• Formulate and implement project procurement planning to deliver within project timelines, scope, and budgetary requirements.
• Drive knowledge sharing from Pre-Construction to project commercial and other key team members to ensure full understanding of tender scope, budgets, prelims, and procurement approaches.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with key members of our client's team and the supply chain.
• Ensure commercial documentation is professionally executed and maintained.
• Closely monitor project risks and opportunities with project colleagues.
• Proactively identify and manage commercial challenges.
• Perform due diligence on all new sub-contractors and suppliers and standardise Sub-Contractor appointments, including an overview of workload and capacity prior to appointment.

• Quantity Surveying or similar degree, typically with significant relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving abilities.
• Main Contractor experience.
• Strong knowledge of MEP is advantageous.
• Experience with various procurement routes including lump sum, remeasure, 2 stage/open book tendering, and design-build.
• Data centre experience is advantageous.

• Work for a market leader in delivering turnkey data centre projects.
• Collaborative team working environments.
• Career progression and development supported.
• Competitive salary packages.
• Rotational rosters available.

If you are an experienced Commercial Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team in Helsinki.