Overview
Director - Lumen Search - Construction Recruitment
Location: Dublin North - Swords (Head Office with Site Visits as Required On Occasion)
Company: Construction
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Progression - Opportunity To Become Director & Big Part Of The Business Plans
Notes - Ideally Managing QS or Commercial Manager level
This is a dynamic and growing construction company delivering high-quality projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaborative working they have built a strong reputation for delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
As the business continues to scale, they are seeking a strong Commercial Manager to lead and strengthen the commercial function and support continued success across multiple active projects.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will oversee all commercial activities across the business, managing a small but capable team of 3–4 Quantity Surveyors. You will report directly to the Managing Director and play a pivotal role in maintaining margin control, contract compliance, risk mitigation, and commercial reporting across the company’s portfolio of work.
This is a hands-on, visible leadership role with real impact – ideal for someone with strong commercial instincts and team management experience, who enjoys being close to the action in a growing company.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Commercial Department and mentor a team of QS staff (3–4 individuals).
* Oversee cost planning, tendering, contract negotiation, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
* Monitor project commercial performance from tender stage to project close-out.
* Work closely with Project Managers and Site Teams to ensure alignment between commercial and delivery teams.
* Assist in resource planning, subcontractor procurement, and commercial risk assessment.
* Maintain and improve internal reporting systems to give senior leadership real-time visibility on margin, cost risks, and cash flow.
* Represent the business in client and subcontractor commercial discussions.
* Help shape future growth of the department – including hiring, training, and process development.
Requirements
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
* 10+ years’ experience in a commercial role with a main contractor or developer.
* Experience managing teams and commercial functions on multiple simultaneous projects.
* Excellent commercial awareness, contract law knowledge, and negotiation skills.
* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cost management systems.
* Ambitious and grounded with a desire to help shape and grow the commercial function.
Please get in touch by applying here, email shane@lumensearch.ie or call 083 207 7469
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management and Other
* Industries: Construction and Building Construction
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