Commercial Lead

Managing Director @ highr | BSc Construction Management

Job Title: Commercial Lead – Frankfurt

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Reports To: Regional/Project Director

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Commercial Lead to oversee the financial and contractual aspects of high-profile construction and civil engineering projects, with a focus on pharmaceutical and data centre sectors. The successful candidate will manage contract administration, valuations, cash flow, and commercial risk, while leading a team of surveyors and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and amounts for contracts, sub‑contractors, specialists, and suppliers.
• Provide accurate and timely information to support regular review of cash flow and contract positions.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to place sub‑contracts as required.
• Conduct detailed reviews of contract documents and identify anomalies or areas of risk.
• Prepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representatives.
• Generate all necessary take‑offs in advance for Estimating, Procurement, and Planning teams.
• Prepare contract final accounts for completed sections of works, including all adjustments, and submit for client agreement.
• Maintain detailed records of contractual delays and manage claims where applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to the role.
• Monitor and manage commercial risk, ensuring compliance with company and client standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ commercial experience, preferably with a main contractor.
• Proven experience in construction/civil engineering projects, ideally in pharmaceutical or data centre sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, valuations, final accounts, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with a detail‑oriented approach.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Fluent in English; German language skills highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile international projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Construction