Head of Commercial - path to Commercial Director (Construction - Main Contracting)Salary:€90,000-€110,000 + Bonus, Health, PensionLocation:Greater Dublin/Leinster (4 days office / 1 day WFH)Employment Type:Full-time, PermanentReports to:Managing Director & Construction DirectorAbout the roleWe're hiring a Head of Commercial to lead a small, high-performing team (1 Senior QS + 2 Junior QSs) and build a best-in-class commercial function. The role starts asHead QSwith clear six-month deliverables. After review, it expands toHead of Commercial, and-following a successful 12-month review-progresses toCommercial Directorwith a board seat.What you'll do (first 6 months)Lead the commercial team; own commercial controls across live projectsReview main contract appointments (Ts&Cs, LADs); manage subcontractor appointments & paymentsSet up cashflow, CVR with live reporting, WIP/EVA, and robust change controlProduce Bills of Quantities (incl. civils/siteworks) and align monthly with the client QS (no-surprises final accounts)Coordinate closely with Bidding/EstimatingAfter 6-12 monthsTake full ownership of the Commercial function; review, recommend, and implement improvementsDrive cost efficiencies and data-driven biddingJoin the Bid/No-Bid decision team and explore new market opportunitiesPresent commercial performance at senior management/board levelWhat we're looking forBSc in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management (chartership MRICS/MSCSI/SCSI is a plus)10-15+ years post-grad QS/commercial experience (main contracting or D&B) with team leadershipStrong working knowledge of Irish PWC/GCCC and RIAI (FIDIC/NEC an advantage)Proven record in claims/EoT/loss & expense, subcontract procurement & payment cycles, and final accountsExpert in CVR, cashflow forecasting, and risk/opportunity management; advanced Excel; exposure to cost/ERP tools (e.g., COINS/Causeway/BuildSoft/Sage) and dashboards (Power BI)Irish market experience is an advantageModular/off-site experience is an advantage (not required)Benefits & working style€90,000-€110,000 base + Bonus, Health Insurance, PensionHybrid: 4 days in office / 1 day WFHClear progression pathway to Commercial DirectorHow to applyApply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss experience against the six-month deliverables.Crewit Resourcing are acting as an Employment Agency and Business. By applying for this role you are agreeing to our privacy policy and to be contacted about other roles that may be suitable for you. You can unsubscribe at any time.