Commercial Manager

Overview

Lead cost control, budgeting, and contract oversight for large data centre builds.

Key Responsibilities

• forecasting
• cost management
• financial reporting
• commercial oversight
• value engineering
• risk alignment

Tasks

You’ll play a pivotal role in projects that power the AI and cloud infrastructure driving tomorrow’s digital world, working within a global team that values innovation, accountability, and precision. -Deliver accurate forecasting and variance analysis, ensuring financial integrity and project transparency. -Partner with design, procurement, construction, and finance teams to align on delivery and risk. -Lead end-to-end cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting for large-scale data centre projects. -Provide commercial oversight across contracts, change control, and claims. -Champion value engineering and drive continuous improvement in commercial practices.

Requirements

• aace
• ccp
• construction degree
• 10+ years
• costx
• primavera

What You Bring

-Professional certifications (AACE, CCP, or equivalent) are highly valued. -Degree in Construction Management, Cost Engineering, or Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. -10+ years’ experience in cost, commercial, or quantity surveying on complex industrial or construction projects (data centre experience a major plus). -Strong knowledge of tools like CostX, RSMeans, Primavera, and Excel; ERP/SAP exposure an advantage. -Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

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Benefits

-Work in a high-visibility, growth-oriented role with real influence on project success. -Enjoy a competitive package, strong benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.

About First Point Group

-Specializes in staffing for telecommunications, data centres, technology, and energy & renewables sectors. -Operates globally with a multilingual team, serving clients in over 180 countries. -Provides comprehensive staffing solutions, including permanent and contract hiring, executive search, and workforce planning. -Recognized as a strategic workforce partner for large-scale projects and industry innovations. -Accolades include Best IT/Technology Recruitment Agency and contractor recruitment honors.

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