V7 Recruitment
Commercial Manager
office • FIN • unknown • Не указана
**Location:** Lohja, Finland | **24-month contract | Rotational**
We’re recruiting a **Cost & Contracts Manager** to join the client-side team on a major **200MW hyperscale data centre programme** in Finland, based on-site in Lohja.
This is a senior commercial opportunity working directly alongside the client team on a large-scale, mission-critical project, with responsibility across cost management, contracts, valuations, change and commercial reporting.
About the Role
Reporting into the **Cost & Contracts Lead**, you’ll take responsibility for the commercial management of the project, working closely with the client, main contractor, subcontractors and wider project team.
You’ll oversee commercial performance across **CSA and MEP packages**, ensuring costs, variations, valuations, contractual obligations and commercial risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day **cost and contract management** across the project
* Act as a key commercial interface between the **client, main contractor and subcontractors**
* Review and assess monthly valuations, payment applications and progress claims
* Lead **change and variation management**, assessing cost, scope, risk and programme impact
* Review contractor commercial submissions and ensure costs are properly substantiated
* Maintain live cost reports, commercial registers, change logs and financial forecasts
* Monitor contractual obligations, commercial risks and potential exposure
* Work closely with project controls, design, construction and commissioning teams
* Support commercial negotiations and resolution of contractual/commercial issues
* Provide clear commercial reporting and advice to the wider client team
What We’re Looking For
* Strong **Cost Manager / Commercial Manager / Senior QS** background within major construction projects
* Ideally **3+ years’ experience on hyperscale or large-scale data centre projects**
* Strong understanding of **CSA and MEP packages**
* Proven experience managing valuations, change, variations and commercial reporting
* Experience working with or alongside **main contractors and subcontractors**
* Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk
* Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation
* Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* **FIDIC experience desirable**
* Data centre / mission-critical experience strongly preferred
Package
* **24-month contract**
* **Rotational basis – long weekend home every 3 weeks**
* Based on-site in **Lohja, Finland**
* **UK & EU candidates welcome**
* Visa guidance available where required
* Competitive contractor package
* Opportunity to work directly on a major hyperscale data centre programme