- Cheltenham
- Attractive salary and bonus package
As a vital pillar of critical national infrastructure, BladeRoom Data Centres, part of BRG Technologies based near Cheltenham, delivers high-performance modular data centres with a 15-year proven track record. Long recognised for engineering some of the most efficient air-cooling systems in the world, the company is now pioneering advanced liquid-cooling architectures tailored to support the intense demands of next-generation AI data centres.
Utilising patented, cutting-edge technology to drastically minimise power and resource consumption, BladeRoom secures unmatched efficiencies for its operators. This capability is further amplified by its exclusive strategic partnership with key client Ark Data Centres (www.ark-d-c.com). To explore the technology and their projects shaping the future of digital infrastructure, visit www.brgtech.com and www.bladeroom.com.
The business manufactures and installs data centres, mostly located close to the western section of the M25. This includes hyperscale data centres and the pipeline of future projects has created the need to strengthen the commercial team.
The Senior Commercial Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other board members. Leading a small team this is a ‘hands on’ role encompassing pre-contract work (building strong relationships with the existing supply chain and customers) and post contract covering site project delivery of major schemes in excess of £100m.
We are looking for skills and experience including;
- A degree in Quantity Surveying and/or MRICS.
- A minimum of 10 years relevant post graduate industry experience, at least 5 years of which must have been spent with building contractors based in the UK.
- Site based experience on major projects (minimum £50m construction value).
- Strong knowledge of the full commercial management processes – subcontract procurement; cost/value reporting; negotiation of changes with clients/consultants; payments; final accounts etc.
- The business operates in a collaborative style and so experience working in alliance/partnership arrangements is especially relevant.
- Experience leading a small team and training and developing team members.
BladeRoom Data Centres has a strong pipeline of future schemes running into the 2030’s and is planning for long term growth with an excellent track record of delivery, established client and supply chain relationships. This appointment will be crucial in managing all commercial aspects in this future growth.
The role requires being office based full time in Staverton, near Cheltenham, not on a hybrid basis. We will consider relocation for candidates based beyond reasonable commuting distance where applicable.
To apply, please send your CV to our retained consultant, Chris Cheetham at Cheetham Hall, email chris.cheetham@cheethamhall.com, quoting reference LI/2609SCM. No visa sponsorship is available and so you must possess the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.