The Opportunity
We are supporting a leading international contractor in the appointment of a Senior Commercial Manager to join a major data centre programme in Norway.
This is a senior commercial leadership role with responsibility across a portfolio of projects, overseeing commercial performance, risk management, reporting and team leadership across a complex delivery environment. Working closely with senior operational leadership and project teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in protecting margin, driving commercial standards and supporting the successful delivery of high-value projects.
The role would suit an experienced Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead with a strong contractor background and a track record of leading commercial teams across large-scale construction or technical project environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account
- Oversee commercial reporting, forecasting, cash management and cost control across the portfolio
- Review, negotiate and manage contractual obligations with clients, consultants and subcontractors
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where required
- Support tendering, procurement and contract negotiation activities
- Drive margin protection through effective management of change, variations and entitlement recovery
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration and supply chain commercial management
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution activity where required
- Ensure commercial governance, controls and reporting standards are maintained across all projects
- Mentor and develop commercial team members, supporting capability growth and succession planning
Candidate Profile
- Significant experience operating as a Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager or equivalent within a major contractor environment
- Strong track record delivering commercial outcomes across large-scale construction, industrial, infrastructure, mission-critical or complex building projects
- Extensive knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, risk mitigation and financial reporting
- Experience managing commercial teams across multiple projects or major programmes
- Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially astute with the ability to operate effectively at senior level
Desirable
- Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional institution such as RICS or CIOB
- Experience delivering projects within sectors such as data centres, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, commercial construction or industrial developments
- Familiarity with digital commercial systems and reporting platforms
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Senior leadership role within a major live construction programme
- Long-term career progression within a growing international business
- Exposure to complex, high-value projects across Europe
- Ongoing professional development and leadership support
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply directly or contact mjaizani@v7recruitment.com
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