Commercial Lead - Data Centre in London

Who We Are And What We Offer

Interested in shaping skylines across the globe? Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.

You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 8% company contribution pension
• 25 days annual leave + holiday buy options
• Single private medical cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Virtual GP service
• Competitive parental leave
• Several flexible benefits from season ticket loans, discounted gym memberships to a cycle to work scheme
• Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy
• An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Commercial Lead for Data Centres. At Multiplex the Commercial Lead is responsible for the commercial administration, performance and reporting of all commercial aspects of the project, including management of the Commercial Team. The CL reports directly to the Project Director and the role is for the most part site based, with occasional travel to head office.

What is the overall job?

The Commercial Lead is accountable for the commercial administration, performance and governance of the project, ensuring all commercial activities are delivered accurately, compliantly and in alignment with Multiplex processes. The role is responsible for overseeing budget, cost control, procurement, contract administration and reporting, while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider Project Leadership Team. The Commercial Lead also leads, manages and develops the commercial team to ensure high performance and consistency across all commercial functions.

Other Responsibilities In The Project-based Role Include:

• Critically monitoring the commercial performance of all packages, identifying risks and opportunities, and determining strategies and actions to mitigate commercial risk and optimise project profitability.
• Delivering accurate commercial reporting, including EPAC, cashflow, margin forecasts, project cost reporting and commercial risk/opportunity registers.
• Managing project change through robust commercial change control protocols, ensuring all variations and entitlements are administered correctly and within contractual timeframes.
• Overseeing and governing the procurement process to ensure compliance with internal controls, timely tendering activities, accurate tender evaluations and the achievement of forecast letting gains.
• Supporting bid submissions and participating in tender reviews where required, providing commercial insight into pricing, risk allocation and supply chain strategy.
• Assisting in the tendering, negotiation and appointment of subcontractors, ensuring scope clarity, commercial compliance and alignment to project budget and programme requirements.
• Providing commercial support to the project team and Package Managers, resolving commercial queries, ensuring compliance with subcontractor obligations, and supporting the achievement of timely final accounts.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Experience working on Data Centres, ideally involving hyperscale tenant/s.
• Strong commercial background and experience in the delivery of live, technically challenging construction projects.
• Team leadership qualities.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent. Recognised disciplines include: Architecture, Engineering, Building, Quantity Surveying or similar building related studies.
• Professional memberships; CIOB, CIBSE or similar affiliation.

A Note On Diversity

Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet every qualification. So even if you don’t match all the criteria – if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Talent Acquisition team during your conversation with them.