Commercial Lead

Commercial Lead. Hyperscale Data Centre Project. Helsinki, Finland

Location: Helsinki

Rotation: 10/4

Sector: Hyperscale Data Centre Construction

Package: Exceptional Salary + Full Rotation Benefits

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join a major hyperscale data centre development in Helsinki, Finland.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially driven professional who has successfully delivered large-scale data centre projects from pre-construction through to final account on behalf of a general contractor. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of a flagship mission-critical project and lead a high-performing commercial team throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Leading all commercial aspects of a hyperscale data centre project from inception to completion
• Managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers
• Driving commercial strategy and ensuring project profitability
• Overseeing procurement, subcontract management, change control and final accounts
• Managing client and stakeholder relationships at senior level
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks across the project
• Producing accurate financial forecasts, cost reports and executive-level reporting
• Supporting contract negotiations and dispute resolution where required
• Ensuring commercial compliance and governance throughout project delivery

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role with a recognised General Contractor / Main Contractor
• Proven track record of delivering at least one large-scale data centre project from start to finish
• Strong understanding of M&E and CSA commercial delivery within mission-critical environments
• Experience managing large commercial teams on complex construction projects
• Expertise in contract administration, procurement, cost control and commercial risk management
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-value project environment

Preferred Experience

• Hyperscale or colocation data centre projects
• Major mission-critical infrastructure developments
• Projects exceeding €200m in value
• International project delivery experience
• Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC or equivalent contract forms

What’s on Offer

• Market-leading salary package
• 10/4 rotation
• Return flights included
• Accommodation provided
• Generous living allowance
• Long-term project pipeline with future European opportunities
• Opportunity to lead one of the region’s most significant hyperscale developments
• Career-defining role within a world-class delivery team

Apply

If you are a senior commercial professional with a proven history of delivering data centre projects from ground-breaking through to final handover for a general contractor, we would like to speak with you.