Commercial Manager

Description

The Commercial Manager will lead all commercial, contractual, and cost-management aspects of multiple development projects, ensuring financial performance, commercial governance, and alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen, leadership experience, and a track record of managing commercial functions within construction or property development environments.

• Oversee negotiation, preparation, and management of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, RIAI, NEC).
• Manage and mentor commercial teams including Quantity Surveyors and Contract Administrators.
• Manage cost control processes, value engineering, and project expenditure tracking.
• Promote best practices in commercial management and team development.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and statutory bodies.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support business objectives and profitability.
• Lead tendering, procurement strategies, and subcontractor negotiation.
• Drive cost planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting for all assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and company governance standards.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, design teams, procurement, and finance.
• Provide expert commercial advice to senior leadership and project teams.
• Lead and manage the commercial function across active and pipeline projects.
• Support project delivery teams throughout project lifecycle to ensure commercial success.

Requirements

• Proven track record managing large-scale development or construction projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction regulations, contracts, and procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in commercial management within property development or construction.

Benefits

Salary: €115,000 – €130,000 + comprehensive national benefits package

Salary & National Package

• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Bonus Scheme: Annual performance-based bonus
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Professional development/education support
• Benefits Package (national):
• Health insurance
• Additional discretionary benefits depending on seniority
• 25+ days annual leave
• Flexible/Hybrid working options (role permitting)
• Travel expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Company pension plan
• Base Salary: €115,000 – €130,000 (DOE)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance