Job Summary

This position is responsible for the implementation of the Commercial strategy required for Design, Engineering and Construction of data centres and the financial management and business outcomes relating to Projects.

 

This includes:

Provide Commercial Governance across all projects Advising on procurement, risk management, contractual matters and cost performance Procurement support to ensure that DCS maintains strong supply chains and can deliver at lowest Total Cost of Ownership Providing input and advice into Construction contracts and negotiations Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Manage the relevant project commercial strategy that balances risk to the business
Work in tandem with the procurement team and cost managers to achieve the relevant objectives
Resolving contractual and commercial problems
Discovering areas that are not in-keeping with regulation practices
To help define and embed a commercial approach to the running of the department across all levels of the hierarchy.
Work with the wider Delivery team to collaboratively guide the development of professional standards, commercial contracts and service level agreements
To take steps to identify and manage risks commercial and otherwise to the Delivery lifecycle
Ensuring that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations
Ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties both internal and external
Be part of the customer process and ensure that customer agreements are considered into the designs and planning for delivery of projects
Work with sales teams to structure commercial terms for customer proposal during the bid process that are relevant to Delivery
Actively participate in contract negotiations with all key external parties and ensure support is provided from all internal functions such as sales, operations and legal teams to ensure favorable commercial terms
If required work with the Real Estate and development team to assist with preparation of business case for all new site acquisitions or construction projects
To build and maintain effective relationships with key working partners, including the development of strong links at all levels of the business
Production of key contract statistics across individual projects and across the portfolio
Work with Project Management Office to ensure all functions are supported and information is shared in a timely manner for the benefit of team members
Participate in detailed vendor assessments and comparisons ensuring that various stakeholders contribute to effective outcomes
Use the Commercial strategy to drive savings and cost reductions into the projects that are measurable and tangible to track
Actively promote the culture and ethos of the business

Experience:

Strong commercial acumen and awareness
Minimum 10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering or Corporate Real Estate field
Strong financial acumen relating to construction
Previous experience in data centre related organisation (Preferable)
Ability to work in environment requiring multi-tasking and working against deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organisation and with partners
Open and transparent management style. Must be adaptable to work under many circumstances – self-directed, on teams, cross functionally, by project, etc.
Excellent analytical skills
Demonstrably strong negotiation skills
Creative thinker and demonstrated ability to champion innovation
Excellent relationship building skills
An in-depth understanding of the technical, procedural, contractual and commercial aspects of project delivery
Detailed understanding of the procurement process
Experience at delivering against risk management
Recent experience within a global organisation and international remit

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in related field
Fluent in English 
Other European languages desirable
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent financial skills
Strong understanding of how technology can assist with the delivery of projects
Cultural understanding of various work ethics and practices in Europe, India and Asia

Skills Vendor ManagementProcurement ProceduresProcurement KnowledgeRisk ManagementBuilding and Managing TeamsSupervisory LeadershipPricingStrategic Financial PlanningContract ManagementEducation A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a relevant field