UK Commercial Manager

Job Description

Title: Commercial Manager

Type: FTE

Location: Farringdon, London. ( On-site)

Salary: DOE



About the Opportunity

GemPool Recruitment is hiring a Commercial Manager on behalf of a leading organisation in the

data centre industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee commercial operations,

manage procurement processes, and drive cost efficiency across key projects in the UK. The

successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring financial control and strategic cost

management within a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Commercial Manager in overseeing all aspects of UK project delivery.

• Travel as required to project sites or the London office.

• Manage relationships with external Quantity Surveying (QS) consultants, ensuring clear

deliverables, performance monitoring, and timely escalation of issues.

• Review and assess initial budget estimates and business cases, highlighting key concerns.

• Ensure adequacy of design information for tendering purposes.

• Organise and oversee General Contractor (GC) procurement processes, including pre-

qualification, tender preparation, analysis, selection, and contract documentation.

• Reconcile project cost plans and business cases upon contract awards.

• Develop and maintain cash flow documentation for project expenditure tracking.

• Lead the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

• Utilise internal systems for purchase orders and invoice validation.

• Manage cost variances and change control processes using internal tools.

• Contribute to risk registers, lessons learned documentation, and project reporting.

• Negotiate final accounts and resolve financial claims with contractors.

• Collaborate with internal asset management and investment teams for effective reporting.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant IT tools.

• Solid understanding of construction industry standards, contract administration,

procurement processes, and value management.





• Degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with a mix of contractor and

consultancy experience (desirable).

• Experience in cost management for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and CSA (Civil,

Structural, Architectural) disciplines (desirable).

• Proven ability to manage cost planning and procurement across the full project lifecycle.

• Strong negotiation and organisational skills.

• MRICS qualification (desirable).

• Experience in data centre construction or high-tech projects (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Commercial Manager to take on a key role in the data

centre industry. If you have the expertise and ambition to excel in this position, we’d love to hear

from you. Apply today through myself mark.prizeman@gempool.ie