Your new company Hays has been retained to recruit a Commercial Manager for our client, a construction contractor who specialises in Roofing and Cladding projects based in North Cork.Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Your new role The Commercial Manager is responsible for the commercial, contractual, financial and administrative leadership of one or multiple faade, glazing, cladding, or remediation projects.They ensure the business achieves margin delivery, cashflow and treasury accuracy, commercial risk protection, procurement alignment, programme compliance, and accurate digital reporting (Core Link + Business Central).The Commercial Manager is a core pillar in the financial performance and delivery governance of the project.Further duties include: Full ownership of commercial performance from contract award to final account.Produces monthly valuations, commercial exposure reports, CVRs, and cost forecasts.Administers subcontractor valuations, variations, payment notices, and procurement exposure.Ensures Business Central and Core Link reflect live, accurate commercial positions.Protects contractual rights through correct notices, claims, and entitlement validation.Manages cashflow expectations vs programme progress and procurement commitments.Leads the preparation, submission, negotiation, and agreement of all variations.Ensures real-time change logging in Core Link and Share Point.Coordinates commercial defense and entitlement justification.Supports disputes resolution and commercial negotiations with clients and PQSs.Ensures design, procurement, programme, and scope changes are commercially captured.Supports procurement strategy aligned with programme and cost targets.Reviews tender returns, negotiates rates, ensures scope clarity, and validates commercial alignment.Ensures subcontract orders comply with governance requirements.Monitors supplier performance, long-lead items, and commercial exposure trends.What you'll need to succeed 7-12 years commercial experience in faades, glazing, cladding, or specialist contracting.Strong contractual and financial acumen.Experience managing complex faade/envelope packages.Understanding of procurement, fabrication, installation, and design workflows.Strong digital literacy.Strong negotiation, communication, and risk management capability.What you'll get in return Excellent salary and package on offer.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
xsokbrcHays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.