The Company

Echelon Data Centres was established in 2017 by the main principal of Aldgate Developments, a leading commercial property developer and owner of major commercial office buildings in Central London and Dublin. The objective was developing, operating, and owning a network of large-scale, responsibly designed, sustainably powered data centre campuses across the world to meet the rapidly expanding global demand for hyperscale data processing and storage solutions.

Echelon currently has seven Data Centre facilities either operational or in development across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Spain with a combined capacity of approximately 1.25GW. The recent acquisition of a prime 37-acre site in Italy, marks the next step of Echelon’s expansion into Continental Europe.
We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our team by recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our growing team in the data centre development sector. This role requires someone who can navigate complex commercial detail yet communicate clearly at a strategic level. You will be responsible for managing the commercial lifecycle of data centre projects, ensuring value is maximized, risks are mitigated, and reporting is accurate and timely.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead the commercial strategy across multiple Data Centre/Power Generation/Substation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Prepare, manage, and update monthly cost reports with precision, ensuring accurate input into the overall business plan and financial forecasting.
Develop and maintain cost plans, budgets, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
Carry out analysis of tender returns to ensure like for like pricing, assessment of clarifications and exclusions.
Provide detailed commercial analysis and reporting, while also summarising key insights for executive stakeholders.
Collaborate with design, construction, legal, and finance teams to ensure commercial alignment across all project phases.
Identify and resolve commercial risks and issues, offering pragmatic, solution-oriented approaches.
Support change management processes, including variation analysis and contract amendments.

Accordingly, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

Strong ability to understand BoQ level of detail while able to summarise at a management level.
Solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Comfortable working in fast-changing environments; able to pivot quickly when priorities shift.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial acumen
Proficient in cost management tools, Microsoft Excel, and reporting systems.
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, or related field.
Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a commercial role within construction or infrastructure, ideally with exposure to data centres, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial projects.
Experience working with developers, contractors, or consultancies in a client-facing role.
Be part of a cutting-edge industry at the intersection of technology and infrastructure.
Work on high-impact projects that shape the digital future.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values agility, innovation, and excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, or related field.
Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a commercial role within construction or infrastructure, ideally with exposure to data centres, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial projects.
Experience working with developers, contractors, or consultancies in a client-facing role.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a cutting-edge industry at the intersection of technology and infrastructure.
Work on high-impact projects that shape the digital future.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values agility, innovation, and excellence.

Echelon-DC is an inclusive organisation, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the employee selection process, please contact our Careers Team (careers@echelon-dc.com) directly.

Commercial Manager

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