Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial leader to join our Global Design, Construction and Procurement [GDC+P] team. This strategic role sits within our central commercial function, operating across all global regions to drive commercial excellence, consistency, and value throughout the lifecycle of our projects.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, Global Design and Construction, you will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and managing best-in-class commercial processes, systems, and strategies. You will play a key role in ensuring robust governance, optimising project commercial performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across our global data center portfolio. The position works closely with other internal project teams, including Design, Construction, Procurement (including Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Purchasing), Finance, PMO, Legal and Corporate Development.
This position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team who are responsible for delivering over 100+ projects globally per year, in excess $3Bn annual capex.
Preferred locations London, Sydney, Singapore, Amsterdam and Dublin however we would consider applications from other locations where Equinix have a presence
Responsibilities
Commercial benchmarking: Lead and manage Equinix’s comprehensive commercial benchmarking activities across the entire global portfolio, identifying cost efficiencies, best practices, and areas for improvement
Global reference design management: Manage the commercial aspects of our global reference design, ensuring cost-effectiveness, buildability, and alignment with commercial objectives
KPI tracking and reporting: Maintain and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for critical commercial elements, including budget accuracy, cash flow forecasting, and cost control. Provide regular, insightful reports to senior leadership
Lessons Learned Management: Establish and manage a central repository for commercial lessons learned from all projects, ensuring these insights are captured, disseminated, and integrated into future commercial strategies and processes
Global process and playbook management: Own, develop, and continuously improve global commercial processes, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for the end-to-end lifecycle of our data center projects. Ensure consistent application across all regions
Value Engineering (VE) Management: Oversee the global Value Engineering program, managing the process for identifying, evaluating, and implementing VE initiatives across all projects to optimise cost and enhance value without compromising quality or schedule
Commercial Consultant Supply Chain Management: Manage the global supply chain for commercial consultants, including conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and implementing a robust scorecard process to track and manage consultant performance
Commercial System & Tool Adoption: Drive the adoption and effective utilisation of commercial systems and tools across regions, ensuring data integrity and efficient process execution
Global Commercial Risk Management: Manage our standardised framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks across all our projects. This includes reviewing program wide risks and leading workshops to address key risks
Contract Standardisation and Template Development: Work with legal and regional procurement teams to standardise global contract templates and key commercial terms to improve consistency and reduce legal exposure
Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs on global commercial processes, tools, and best practices to regional commercial teams, fostering a consistent skill set and understanding across the organisation
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a driven commercial professional to drive the commercial strategy within the GDC+P function and contribute to the continued success of our data center development pipeline.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience in a senior commercial role within the construction or infrastructure sector, with a strong preference for data center, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial projects
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proven track record of influencing across diverse cultures and regions
Proven experience in developing and implementing global commercial processes, playbooks, and governance frameworks
Demonstrable expertise in commercial benchmarking, cost control, budget management, and cash flow forecasting
Experience managing consultant frameworks and performance
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in commercial management software and tools
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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
