Commercial manager

Company Overview

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Our client is a highly regarded international specialist contractor with a strong track record across technically complex, controlled-environment facilities. Operating across multiple continents, their project portfolio spans cold storage distribution, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, cleanroom environments, and large-scale data centre developments — sectors that demand exacting standards and sophisticated M&E coordination throughout.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivery excellence, combining deep technical expertise with robust commercial controls across every phase of the project lifecycle. Their client relationships are long-standing and driven by performance, with repeat and framework appointments underpinning a consistent, growing pipeline across multiple geographies.

Currently experiencing a strong period of growth in mainland Europe, this contractor is expanding its senior commercial team to support a major long-term programme of works. This is an organisation that invests in its people and creates genuine pathways for experienced professionals to take on broader accountability and grow with the business.

Working Environment & Projects

You will be joining a project commercial team operating within a specialist contractor environment, where M&E systems and technically complex building envelopes are a core part of every delivery. The projects you will oversee are characterised by high-spec finishes, demanding programme requirements, and close coordination between construction and engineering disciplines.

The working culture is delivery-focused and commercially disciplined, with senior leaders who lead by example and expect their commercial managers to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership. You will have access to experienced support networks both on the ground and at a group level, ensuring strong governance without excessive bureaucracy.

Based in or around Zaragoza, this role provides the opportunity to embed locally within a major client account and take on a prominent commercial role within a long-term programme of works. The nature of the programme means strong continuity, deep client relationships, and meaningful commercial exposure across the full project lifecycle — from procurement and subcontract management through to final account resolution.

Whether you are locally based or working on a rotational model, this is a role that offers both stability and genuine career progression within a business that is scaling rapidly across the European market.

Responsibilities

- Lead all commercial management activity across a major specialist construction programme in Zaragoza
- Manage subcontract procurement, letting, and administration in line with programme and budget requirements
- Oversee cost planning, cost reporting, and commercial forecasting, providing accurate and timely management information
- Administer main contracts, managing variations, extensions of time, and commercial correspondence with the client
- Identify and manage commercial risk across the project, escalating where necessary and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
- Work closely with site and engineering teams to ensure commercial deliverables are aligned with programme progress
- Lead or support final account negotiations with subcontractors and the main client
- Mentor and develop junior commercial team members, supporting their technical and professional growth

What You Need

- Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction or specialist contracting
- Background in M&E, specialist systems, or complex facilities — including data centres, cold storage, pharmaceutical or cleanroom environments
- Strong knowledge of main contract forms and subcontract procurement and administration
- Commercially astute with the ability to lead cost reporting, risk management, and client-facing commercial discussions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience managing client relationships at a senior level
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
- Spanish language skills are beneficial but not essential — full professional proficiency in English is required

What You'll Get in Return

This role offers a highly competitive package in the region of €130,000, reflective of the seniority and international scope of the position. You will gain meaningful exposure to a long-term specialist programme in mainland Europe, working within a business that is actively growing its European commercial team. Clear progression into broader leadership or programme director-level roles is available for those who perform, alongside the flexibility to agree a working model that suits your circumstances. xpzdshu

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 / or email

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