Commercial Lead – Digital Infrastructure, Mission Critical & Data Centres

Frankfurt, Germany
Salary up to €160,000 + European progression

⭐ Executive Summary – Why Senior Commercial Leaders Choose This Role

• Oversee the full commercial strategy for a major mission-critical project forming part of a multi-billion-euro European programme.

• Join the European leadership structure of a respected international contractor expanding across digital infrastructure and high-tech assets.

• Shape commercial governance, risk, procurement and commercial systems for one of the fastest-growing technical sectors in Europe.

• Earn up to €160,000, with executive pathways into Regional Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial roles as the continent-wide portfolio scales.

The Organisation

Our client is a well-established, international main contractor with a strong reputation for project certainty, commercial discipline and delivery excellence across several European countries. They are widely recognised for their capability in data centres, mission critical facilities, advanced manufacturing and complex building environments, where precision, reliability and financial control are essential.

With significant investment across mainland Europe, the business is strengthening its commercial leadership bench and creating strategic roles for high-performing commercial professionals who want to operate at the forefront of digital infrastructure growth.

This role sits at the intersection of project leadership, commercial strategy, client engagement and executive-level reporting, offering rare visibility across both German and wider European operations.

The Opportunity – Commercial Lead (Frankfurt)

You will act as the senior commercial authority on a high-value digital infrastructure project in Frankfurt, taking full ownership of commercial outcomes, strategy and governance.

This is more than a project commercial role — it carries responsibility for influencing commercial frameworks, procurement direction, margin strategy, risk mechanisms, and future commercial structures as European workloads increase.

Your remit includes:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for a flagship data centre / mission-critical development.

• Advise the Project Director and European Commercial Director on all commercial, financial and contractual matters.

• Set the commercial reporting framework and drive transparency in forecasting, risk, procurement and financial performance.

Commercial & Financial Governance

• Lead CVR preparation, budgeting, cash flow management and accurate forecasting on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Drive commercial risk management initiatives, ensuring early identification, mitigation and escalation of risk exposure.

• Oversee the commercial integrity of the project lifecycle — from preconstruction through delivery to final account.

Procurement & Supply Chain Strategy

• Lead procurement strategies for complex, highly technical packages.

• Negotiate high-value subcontracts in a competitive and fast-moving market.

• Shape supply chain partnerships across Europe in alignment with long-term digital infrastructure growth.

Contract & Claims Management

• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, notices, variations, claims and change control procedures.

• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, consultants and subcontractors, ensuring commercially advantageous outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and build capability within the commercial team, setting standards of excellence.

• Support future recruitment and team structuring as European growth accelerates.

What a Senior Candidate Will Gain

This role offers substantially more than traditional project commercial management:

1. Influence at European Level

Break away from localised roles — operate as part of a cross-country commercial leadership platform, shaping systems, governance and best practice.

2. Sector Momentum & Technical Growth

Digital infrastructure and mission-critical facilities are Europe’s fastest-growing construction market.
You will gain exposure to high-spec MEP-heavy builds, next-generation cooling systems, critical path installation, and Tier III / IV standards.

3. Executive Visibility

Direct access to the European Executive Team, offering exposure far beyond typical project-based commercial functions.

4. Long-Term Progression

With significant investment in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and wider Europe, structured progression opportunities include:

• Regional Commercial Manager

• Head of Commercial – Europe

• Commercial Director

5. A Market-Leading Package

Up to €160,000, plus relocation assistance, European travel opportunities, and the stability of an internationally recognised contractor.

Required Experience

• Senior-level commercial management within a main contracting environment.

• Experience in data centres, mission critical, digital infrastructure, life sciences or high-tech buildings is highly advantageous.

• Strong command of cost control, procurement, forecasting, commercial governance and contract administration.

• Deep understanding of contractual frameworks and claims processes.

• Leadership capability in mentoring commercial teams and influencing board-level stakeholders.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Economics.

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