Location: UAE - Dubai
Job Purpose
Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.
We are seeking UA to join our team. This role is responsible for all financial aspects of the project and works closely with Project Managers and Operations Directors. Responsible for the evaluation, negotiation, management, and mitigation of commercial and contractual risks on the contract for DPI. The role is to provide commercial input and advice on commercial opportunities and savings to management and the project team. To maximise the commercial benefit of all contracts. To manage and secure payment for contract variation and contractual claims. Ensuring that timely and appropriate contract notices and correspondence are issued. Project risk management and review of documentation as post-contract commercial on individual contracts and projects
Duties & Responsibilities
- Report to the Head of Commercial to ensure proactive cost control throughout business activities.
- Compile and deliver comprehensive financial reports
- Oversee the Bid Process for Future Opportunities
- Administer cost and variation procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform full contract surveying duties, including establishing the effect of variations, settlement of accounts and dispute.s
- Advise, guide and support on Procurement
- Compile Subcontract Orders and material Purchase Orders.
- Represent the company in attending client meetings as required.
- Conduct monthly valuations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Prepare Cost Value Comparison (Profit & Loss) reports for monthly review.
- Ensure that commercial assessment of bids and projects is conducted correctly and that risks are identified using appropriate management tools, while adhering to the process.
- Engage with the pre-construction/project management team to ensure Health and Safety budgets and considerations are sufficiently supportive of the deliverables, and escalate any Health and Safety matters as they arise.
- Run weekly cost reports and review them with the project managers to highlight variances in each project.
- Liaise with the project manager to carry out reviews of progress against contract margins.
- Tracking changes to design and contract that impact budget targets set by the business.
- Undertake any other work required to maintain the project within the timelines set.
- Liaise to develop the initial project budget and agree the detailed cost plan with the commercial manager.
- Adherence to business processes and operations within the Construction ERP Management system
- Mentor and support the junior members of the commercial department.
- Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
- Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience of working within similar roles
- A related degree is preferable but not required
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good level of numeracy
- IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc
- Ability to work under pressure
- Working to deadlines
- Well organised
- A driving license is preferable.
- Be willing to travel within Europe if required.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@datalecltd.com. For further information, please get in touch with HR on +44 (0) 800 6891318.
About Datalec Precision Installations (DPI)
Datalec Precision Installations provides world-class, global data centre solutions, specialising in M&E and connectivity design, bespoke manufacturing, construction, and installation services. Supported by unmatched technical expertise, we offer consultancy, technical and critical cleaning, electronic security, and managed services to address every data centre need.