Job title: Commercial Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £130,000.00
Location: Newcastle
Job published: 2026-03-20
Job ID: 36719
Contact name: Patrick McGrath
Phone number: +35312709454
Contact email: patrick@gedon.com.au

Job Description

About Our Client

We are partnered with a leading international contractor that has recently established its UK division, with a clear strategic focus on delivering large-scale, mission-critical data centre programmes across key growth regions. Backed by a strong European track record, the business is recognised for its ability to deliver complex, high-value projects requiring advanced engineering, fast-track execution, and robust commercial governance.

The organisation operates across multiple international markets, delivering technically demanding developments within the digital infrastructure, life sciences, and high-specification construction sectors. With significant investment into its UK expansion and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming data centre projects, the business is positioned for rapid and sustained growth.

As an employer of choice, the company offers senior professionals the rare opportunity to join at an early stage of expansion, providing visibility to senior leadership and the chance to shape the commercial function within a high-growth environment.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Manager to join its Newcastle-based team, playing a key role in the delivery of major data centre projects within the UK. This is a senior appointment within the commercial structure, working closely with project directors and regional leadership.

The role has been created to support the mobilisation and delivery of large-scale, technically complex programmes as part of the company’s UK growth strategy. The successful candidate will take ownership of commercial performance, contractual governance, and financial outcomes across major project scopes.

This position is ideally suited to a Commercial Manager with experience in mission-critical or highly complex environments, who is motivated by the opportunity to join a growing division and contribute to its long-term success.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is a rare opportunity to join a newly established UK division at a pivotal stage of growth, offering the chance to influence systems, processes, and commercial strategy from the outset. You will play a key role in delivering major data centre programmes while helping to shape the future direction of the business in the UK market.

With strong backing from an established international platform, the role combines the stability of a Tier 1 contractor with the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing regional operation.

Responsibilities

  • Take full commercial ownership of major data centre project scopes, ensuring strong financial performance and contractual compliance.

  • Lead cost control, forecasting, and reporting, including detailed CVRs and financial analysis.

  • Manage contractual obligations under main contracts and subcontracts, ensuring robust governance and risk management.

  • Lead the identification, valuation, and negotiation of variations, change events, and claims.

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies across key packages.

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks within fast-track, technically complex environments.

  • Provide commercial leadership to project teams and support senior management with strategic decision-making.

Criteria for the Role

  • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment.

  • Strong background in delivering mission-critical or highly complex projects.

  • Experience within data centres, life sciences, or other high-specification sectors is highly desirable.

  • Strong commercial, financial, and contractual acumen.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.

What’s On Offer

A highly competitive salary of £130,000, aligned with senior-level experience.
The opportunity to join a newly established UK division with strong international backing.
A senior leadership role delivering major data centre programmes.
Clear long-term progression opportunities as the UK business continues to grow.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com
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