Commercial Manager - Pre-Construction - Developer

An expanding residential developer with a strong landbank and a healthy pipeline of projects is seeking a Pre-Construction Commercial Manager to join their team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for procurement strategy, tendering, supply chain management, commercial setup of projects, and supporting JV and strategic development planning.

• Provide input into the broader business strategy, including land appraisal, cost planning, and market positioning.
• Establish budgets, cost plans, and commercial tracking tools for new projects pre-start.
• Ensure commercial strategies are aligned with both the company’s private and public delivery ambitions.
• Liaise with legal and external advisors on public procurement frameworks and JV structures.
• Support the development and commercial validation of joint ventures, partnerships, or co-development deals.
• Work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders on commercial forecasting, budgeting, and risk analysis.
• Join a close-knit leadership team where your ideas and structures will directly impact the company’s delivery and success.
• Help shape the structure and scalability of the commercial department as the business grows.
• Lead the end-to-end tender process, including e-Tenders where applicable.
• Assist with managing Private , and Government-related contracts, including pricing, compliance, and documentation.
• Build and manage supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality delivery, and long-term value.
• Negotiate and finalise commercial terms for key packages and framework agreements.
• Improve procurement systems and workflows, bringing structure and visibility to how procurement is managed across the business.
• Develop and implement robust procurement strategies for residential developments.
• Play a central role in shaping the pre-construction and commercial direction of a growing residential developer.
• Secure and long-term pipeline of projects across Dublin and the commuter belt.
• Prepare and issue tender documentation, assess bids, and carry out value engineering and contract negotiations.
• Work with the design, development, and construction teams to ensure commercial viability of new projects from the outset.

The ideal candidate will come from a Cost Management background (PQS) and bring structured thinking, procurement know-how, and commercial acumen to the early lifecycle of projects.

• 8–12+ years’ experience in a commercial management or senior cost manager role, ideally within residential development or cost consultancy.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, reporting, and documentation.
• Familiarity with commercial/compliance frameworks.
• Commercially sharp with the ability to contribute at a strategic level.
• Strong procurement, negotiation, and tendering experience, including knowledge of public sector tendering and e-Tenders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across teams and external stakeholders.

Salary: Salary + Bonus + Vehicle/Allowance + Pension (Happy to discuss on a call)

• Opportunity to grow into a Commercial Director or Development Director pathway depending on skillset and performance.