MEP Commercial Manager

MEP Commercial Manager – Mission Critical Projects

Location: Austria (10/4 Rotation)

Project: Large-Scale Data Centre Development

We are representing a leading international contractor delivering complex mission critical projects across Europe. They are currently seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager to support the delivery of a major data centre project in Austria.

The Role

As MEP Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for a significant €60M mechanical package, working as part of a high-performing project team on a flagship data centre development.

Operating on a 10/4 rotation, you will be site-based in Austria, reporting directly into the Commercial Lead, and playing a key role in ensuring commercial success across the lifecycle of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of a €60M mechanical package
• Manage cost control, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project
• Administer contracts and manage subcontractor relationships
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Work closely with project delivery and engineering teams to ensure alignment
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to the Commercial Lead

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within MEP or construction
• Mechanical or electrical background with strong commercial expertise
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or mission critical projects (data centre experience preferred but not essential)
• Relevant qualification, ideally degree-level (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or similar)
• Strong understanding of contract forms and commercial management processes
• Ability to work effectively within a team and in a fast-paced site environment

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major European data centre project
• Structured rotation (10 days on / 4 days off)
• Competitive salary, rotation package, and benefits
• Long-term pipeline of mission critical projects across Europe
• Career progression within a growing international contractor

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven MEP professional looking to take ownership of a major package on a high-profile project while gaining exposure to the fast-growing data centre sector.