ID Recruitment is working with a one of Ireland's leading electrical contracting company to recruit a Commercial Manager for their Mayo office.
The role which will be reporting to the Managing Director will be responsible for leading all commercial activities across the business, ensuring strong financial performance, effective contract management, and robust commercial governance.
The role oversees tendering, pricing, contract negotiation, cost control, and risk management to support sustainable growth and profitability.
The Commercial Manager will be responsible for Managing and developing a high-performance Team.
The position has excellent opportunities for career progression within the company.
Key Responsibilities include.
Develop and lead a forward-looking commercial strategy aligned with the company's long-term vision and growth ambitions.
Provide commercial insight and recommendations to senior leadership
Drive margin improvement, revenue growth, and commercial
Oversee commercial governance, risk management, pricing strategy, and policy
Lead and mentor the commercial team, ensuring high performance and capability development
Lead continuous improvement in estimating processes and digital
Ensure consistent commercial risk assessment and value
Champion digital transformation and process optimisation across commercial
3. Business Development & Market Growth
Lead business development strategy across all
Identify new markets, partnerships, and revenue
Build strategic relationships with clients and industry
Represent company at industry events and strategic
Oversee contract negotiation and dispute
Ensure strong forecasting, budgeting, and commercial
Maintain oversight of contract performance, margins, variations, and
Strengthen commercial controls and ensure
5. Team Leadership & Organisational Development
Build and mentor a high-performing commercial and estimating
Drive a culture of accountability and continuous
6. Tendering & Business Development
Manage tender preparation, bid strategy, and submission quality
Analyse tender documents, specifications, and commercial requirements Support business development with commercial insights and competitive pricing Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors Operational Support
Requirements
Level 8 degree in relevant field (Quantity Surveying, Engineering)
Qualification in Contract law is desirable
Minimum 15 years' industry experience (utilities experience is highly desirable).
Proven experience in a senior commercial role (e.g., Commercial Manager, Senior QS, Contracts Manager)
At least 10 years in Commercial Manager
Demonstrated experience leading estimating/tendering
Strong background in contract negotiation, pricing strategy and financial
Previous experience developing a high-performance team and culture
Experience with Public Works Contracts or NEC contracts
Strategic and commercially
Strong leadership and
Expert understanding of contract law and commercial
Proficient in estimating systems and financial
Results-oriented with strong analytical
Experience developing a strong team and mentoring employees.
Inspiring leadership style with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams
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