Commercial Manager – M&E / Engineering
Designer Group
is experiencing sustained growth and is seeking an experienced
Commercial Manager
to join our Commercial Department as part of a major expansion phase.
This is a senior role offering real influence across live projects, teams, and commercial strategy, within a leading international mechanical & electrical contractor delivering complex, high-value engineering projects.
The Role
You will provide commercial leadership across multiple projects, managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors while ensuring robust cost control, risk management, cash flow, and commercial governance.
Working closely with Contracts Managers, the Commercial Director, clients, and the wider supply chain, you will play a key role in maximising project value and protecting commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a high-performing commercial / QS team
* Own commercial cost control, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow
* Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, and final accounts
* Oversee variations, risk management, and commercial change control
* Support contract strategy, tender risk analysis, and claims management
* Build strong client and PQS relationships to support successful delivery
What We're Looking For
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* 10+ years' experience in a senior commercial role within M&E or engineering contracting
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
* Commercially astute, detail-focused, and confident operating at senior level
Why Join Designer Group
* Secure pipeline of work across Ireland, Europe, Africa, and South America
* High-profile, technically complex projects with blue-chip clients
* Clear progression and long-term career opportunity
* People-focused culture built on
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