Commercial Director (Dundalk)EXCLUSIVE TO VICKERSTOCKRole is generally based in Dundalk, Louth – New greenfield siteCommercial Director – You will be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators etc – Must come from this type of strategic leadership commercial roleFull time permanent positionRef: HN12039On Offer – Commercial DirectorA very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 of benefitsThe Company – Commercial DirectorMedium–large, established engineering and off-site manufacturing business operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland EuropeFast-growing order book across data centre and decarbonisation sectorsEmployee-focused, collaborative culture with career development opportunitiesOperating in a highly specialised, scalable delivery environmentThe Role – Commercial DirectorExecutive accountability for all commercial strategy, governance, and financial performance across modular data centre projectsLead pre-construction bidding, tenders, and client proposals to ensure profitability and competitivenessOwn contract negotiation, commercial governance, and risk management with contractors, suppliers, and strategic partnersDrive value engineering initiatives to enhance margin, reduce programme risk, and improve cost certaintyImplement robust project commercial controls: cost tracking, reporting, forecasting, change control, and claims managementAct as senior commercial representative for key client relationships and stakeholder engagementsContribute to strategic business growth, European data centre expansion, and scaling of modular manufacturingLead, develop, and mentor the commercial team to deliver professional excellence and operational effectivenessEssential Criteria – Commercial DirectorYou 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 sectorsProven ability to lead multi-disciplinary commercial and operational teamsStrong financial acumen and commercial negotiation experienceExperienced in scaling commercial functions while protecting quality, programme, and marginCredible and authoritative with clients, boards, and internal stakeholdersKey SkillsStrategic planning and executionClient and stakeholder relationship managementFinancial and commercial managementTeam leadership and developmentOperational and project governanceContinuous improvement & problem-solvingExcellent written and verbal communicationPlease 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 IrelandKeywords: 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 DirectorCandidates 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