Commercial Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment

Commercial Manager Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, Amsterdam €110,000 €130,000 + Benefits + Accommodation + Travel

We re seeking experienced Commercial Managers to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor, delivering complex, high-value data centre and advanced technology projects across Europe.

With active projects in Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, and Amsterdam, this is an exceptional opportunity to play a key commercial leadership role in delivering world-class engineering solutions for some of the largest hyperscale clients in the industry.

As a Commercial Manager, you ll take full ownership of the commercial and contractual delivery of major projects, typically ranging from €50M to €300M in value. You ll oversee financial performance, cost control, risk management, and procurement, ensuring all commercial outcomes align with company objectives and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of major engineering projects from tender through to final account.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting, ensuring compliance with approved margins.
• Manage subcontracts, supplier negotiations, and contract administration in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with project, finance, and procurement teams to optimise financial performance.
• Drive risk and opportunity management processes across multiple projects.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and project teams.
• Ensure full compliance with contract terms, notices, and reporting procedures.

About You

• 5+ years experience in a commercial management or senior quantity surveying role.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• Strong contractual and financial acumen with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

What s on Offer

• €110,000 €130,000 salary (DOE)
• Accommodation + Travel + Benefits package
• Rotational options available (for non-local hires)
• Long-term career progression with an industry leader in the data centre sector.
• Opportunity to work on landmark European projects with cutting-edge technology.