The Business We Are Partnered With

We are partnered with a leading international contractor renowned for delivering some of Europe's most technically demanding projects across the Mission Critical, Data Centre, Life Sciences and Advanced Technology sectors.

With a substantial pipeline of secured work across Spain, Portugal and the wider Iberian region , the business continues to expand its commercial leadership team and is now seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the successful delivery of flagship mission-critical developments based in Zaragoza.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join one of Europe's fastest-growing contractors in the mission-critical sector.

Working alongside the Project Director and senior operational leadership, you will take full commercial ownership of a flagship Data Centre project, leading the commercial function from pre-construction through to final account while ensuring profitability, contractual compliance and commercial excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

The role offers long-term career progression within a business continuing to expand across the Iberian market, with future opportunities to progress into Regional Commercial leadership.

The Projects

You’ll initially lead the commercial delivery of a flagship hyperscale Data Centre development in Zaragoza for a leading international developer.

Future opportunities exist across:

- Mission Critical Facilities
- Advanced Technology Manufacturing
- Life Sciences
- High-Tech Industrial Projects

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the commercial delivery of a major Data Centre project from procurement through to final account.
- Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors and the wider commercial team on site.
- Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting and cash flow.
- Lead subcontract procurement,



contract negotiations and final account settlements.
- Ensure effective commercial governance and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage client relationships and support senior project leadership with commercial decision-making.
- Review valuations, variations, claims and change management processes.
- Maximise project profitability while maintaining excellent client satisfaction.
- Provide regular commercial reporting to senior leadership.

Required Experience & Background

- Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager within a Tier 1 contractor or leading international contractor.
- Strong background delivering Data Centre, Mission Critical, Industrial, Life Sciences or major building projects .
- Excellent understanding of procurement, commercial management and contract administration.
- Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, JCT or equivalent forms of contract.
- Experience managing commercial teams on large-scale construction projects.
- Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is advantageous.
- Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
- Previous experience working on major European projects would be beneficial.

What’s On Offer

- Salary: Up to €130,000 , depending on experience.
- Opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of a flagship mission-critical project in Zaragoza.
- Join a leading international contractor with a substantial secured pipeline across Iberia.
- Long-term career progression into senior commercial leadership roles.
- Comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development.

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