Vice President - Commercial

Overview

Lead commercial risk, procurement and contract management for data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

• process innovation
• contract management
• risk management
• procurement strategy
• compliance
• stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Process Optimization and Innovation: Leverage extensive industry knowledge to innovate and refine cost control and commercial risk management processes. Identify and recommend improvements to existing procedures, collaborating with project delivery and legal teams to implement these enhancements in a practical and effective manner. -Contractual and Quality Assurance: Oversee all commercial and contractual aspects related to the design, procurement, delivery, and operation of projects, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards. Evaluate risks associated with each project, assessing contractual obligations, amendments, and legal agreements to secure best-value outcomes and mitigate liabilities. -Relationship Management and Communication: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external consultants, legal advisors, and contractors. Communicate project delivery risks, mitigation strategies, and commercial insights clearly to executives, legal counsel, and project teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders -Commercial and Risk Management: Lead the quantification and strategic management of commercial risk to ensure successful project delivery. Develop and apply procurement strategies tailored to each project, incorporating risk management improvements to safeguard business interests and enhance process efficiency. -Solid understanding of regional compliance and regulatory standards in the EMEA construction market, ensuring that all commercial practices align with local laws and company policies -Strategic Business Acumen: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the business context to drive cost-effective procurement and risk management strategies aligned with Polars objectives. Regularly assess and communicate commercial risk and exposure to executive leadership, contributing valuable insights to support informed decision-making

Requirements

• leadership
• adaptability
• data center
• fidic
• bachelor's
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, with at least 5 years in a management role. Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment -Adaptability and Regional Responsiveness: Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to the specific needs of each country, navigating diverse agreements, local regulations, and contract types (FIDIC, NS, and local forms) to optimize procurement and project delivery outcomes. Willingness to travel to construction sites, engineering offices, and operational data centers. -Previous experience in the data center or mission-critical facilities sector is preferred -Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, finance, or a related field -Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial management within the construction industry, with a strong background in managing cost control, contract administration, and financial planning across large-scale projects

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Benefits

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

About Clear Engineering Recruitment

-A boutique recruiter driven by founders with extensive sector expertise. -Carved a niche in placing engineering talent across industries like data centres, power systems, and renewables. -Operates across EMEA and the US, supporting global projects in technical and white-collar engineering. -Focuses on both permanent and contract roles, often filling complex or critical engineering positions. -Partners on roles in mission-critical sectors, including data centre infrastructure and renewable energy rollouts. -Employs a network-driven model to match highly skilled engineers with niche, high-impact assignments.

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