Commercial Director

Commercial Director – Technical Sales & Engineering Recruitment Leader

Location: Sines, Portugal (on-site 5 days per week)

About the Company

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Director to join the leadership team delivering Europe’s biggest data centre scheme in Sines, Portugal. The role is fully
- based, 5 days per week, and requires world‑class commercial oversight and strategic guidance for this flagship, technically complex programme.

About the Role

You will lead all commercial, cost and procurement functions for this flagship project, ensuring financial control, contractual compliance and value delivery across the full lifecycle. Working closely with project directors, clients and contractors, you will keep the programme on time, on budget and aligned with the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and cost management for a large‑scale data centre project
• Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, benchmarking and financial reporting
• Manage tendering, contract negotiations and contract compliance
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks
• Build strong client and contractor relationships
• Lead and develop commercial teams
• Ensure accurate invoicing, payments and financial governance

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying

Required Skills

• Strong commercial and cost management experience in data centre construction
• Skilled across both pre‑ and post‑contract stages
• Excellent negotiation, communication and financial management ability
• Highly organised, adaptable and collaborative
• Proficient in MS Office
• Comfortable being site‑based in Sines, 5 days a week

Benefits

• Relocation package included
• Global exposure
• Employee support programmes
• A culture built on trust, innovation and excellence

Employment Details

Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Engineering and Consulting | Industries: Architecture and Planning, Construction, and Engineering Services