Commercial Director (Dundalk)
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Role is generally based in Dundalk, Louth – New greenfield site
Commercial Director – You will be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators etc – Must come from this type of strategic leadership commercial role
Full time permanent position
Ref: HN12039
On Offer – Commercial Director
A very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 of benefits
The Company – Commercial Director
Medium–large, established engineering and off-site manufacturing business operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe
Fast-growing order book across data centre and decarbonisation sectors
Employee-focused, collaborative culture with career development opportunities
Operating in a highly specialised, scalable delivery environment
The Role – Commercial Director
Executive accountability for all commercial strategy, governance, and financial performance across modular data centre projects
Lead pre-construction bidding, tenders, and client proposals to ensure profitability and competitiveness
Own contract negotiation, commercial governance, and risk management with contractors, suppliers, and strategic partners
Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance margin, reduce programme risk, and improve cost certainty
Implement robust project commercial controls: cost tracking, reporting, forecasting, change control, and claims management
Act as senior commercial representative for key client relationships and stakeholder engagements
Contribute to strategic business growth, European data centre expansion, and scaling of modular manufacturing
Lead, develop, and mentor the commercial team to deliver professional excellence and operational effectiveness
Essential Criteria – Commercial Director
You will be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators etc – Must come from this type of strategic leadership commercial role
Extensive senior commercial leadership experience in modular manufacturing, data centre, mission-critical, or project-led sectors
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary commercial and operational teams
Strong financial acumen and commercial negotiation experience
Experienced in scaling commercial functions while protecting quality, programme, and margin
Credible and authoritative with clients, boards, and internal stakeholders
Key Skills
Strategic planning and execution
Client and stakeholder relationship management
Financial and commercial management
Team leadership and development
Operational and project governance
Continuous improvement & problem-solving
Excellent written and verbal communication
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates eligible to work permanently in Louth, Ireland.
If this Commercial Director role is of interest, or if you have a related skillset that could suit other senior commercial / operations roles, please apply via the link or contact Hugh Nugent / Darren McVicker in confidence.
Hugh has 13+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland
Keywords: Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, Director of Commercial Operations, Senior Commercial Manager, Modular Manufacturing Commercial Lead, Off-site Manufacturing Commercial Director, Data Centre Commercial Director, Bidding & Tender Manager, Contract Negotiation Director, Commercial Leader, Strategic Commercial Director
Candidates may come from areas such as: Dundalk, Louth, Newry, Armagh, Belfast, Lisburn, Monaghan, Dublin, Ardee, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Ballybay, Banbridge, Bettystown, Blackrock, Carlingford, Carrickmacross, Castlebellingham, Castleblayney, Clogherhead, Collon, Crossmaglen, Drogheda, Dromiskin, Duleek, Dunleer, Inniskeen, Kells, Knockbridge, Laytown, Lurgan, Navan, Omeath, Portadown, Rostrevor, Slane, Tallanstown, Termonfeckin, Trim, Tullyallen, Warrenpoint, and surrounding counties within commuting distance