Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a global FM provider to recruit a high-calibre Commercial Contract Manager for their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects while benefiting from a competitive salary and strong career progression opportunities.
We're recruiting a Commercial Contract Manager to join a major public contract operating across the Leinster region. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to shape the commercial strategy and supply chain performance across a €14m+ contract environment-while helping to modernise and future-proof FM delivery.
Working closely with the Contract Director and divisional leadership, the successful candidate will oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of the O&M and interface agreements, leading procurement, cost control, risk management, and performance-based supplier models.
Responsibilities for Commercial Contract Manager
1. Provide commercial leadership across all contractual deliverables under the PPP agreement, ensuring compliance and best-value outcomes.
2. Act as the commercial gatekeeper for multiple large-scale PPP contracts, with ownership of all risk registers and change control processes.
3. Lead procurement planning and commercial negotiations, focusing on lifecycle delivery, reactive works, and hard FM services.
4. Drive supply chain efficiency through robust vendor management, performance monitoring, and contract amendments in conjunction with the procurement team.
5. Advise senior stakeholders on commercial risk, non-compliance, and financial strategy.
6. Interface with client-side partners and consortium members on all commercial matters, including reporting and audit obligations.
7. Support the development of long-term commercial strategies aligned with operational and financial performance targets.
Requirements for Commercial Contract Manager
8. Degree-qualified (NFQ Level 8) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
9. Professional membership with SCSI, RICS, or equivalent.
10. Strong commercial experience in a PPP, FM, or construction environment-ideally with exposure to contract schedules and lifecycle planning.
11. Demonstrable ability to lead procurement, manage contractual risk, and deliver value through strategic supply chain partnerships.
12. Excellent communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
13. Proficiency with reporting systems, CAFM platforms, and data-led commercial analysis.
14. Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
Benefits for Commercial Manager (QS)
15. Salary up to €80,000 plus performance bonus.
16. Car allowance and flexible benefits package.
17. Work across a major PPP portfolio with significant autonomy and impact.
18. Key strategic role with access to national and UK&I commercial leadership teams.
19. Clear pathway to senior commercial leadership within a structured, supportive organisation.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply below or email to arrange a confidential chat. I'm always happy to advise on roles in the construction market.