Commercial Manager
Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Salary: €100,000 – €150,000 + Package
Sectors: Commercial Buildings & Data Centres
A leading general contractor is seeking a driven and experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on major high-value construction projects across Ireland and Europe. This company is known for delivering large-scale commercial buildings and data centres for global clients, offering a fast-paced and progressive working environment.
The Role:
You will be responsible for managing a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff across large, complex schemes, ensuring robust financial performance, contract compliance, and commercial risk management throughout the lifecycle of each project.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and implement commercial strategy across multiple major projects from pre-construction through to final account.
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors at various levels, ensuring compliance with commercial procedures and best practice.
* Review and authorise sub-contracts, purchase orders, and payment certificates in line with agreed thresholds and risk profiles.
* Manage monthly valuations, cost reports and forecasting in coordination with the project team and Commercial Director.
* Take ownership of commercial performance, identifying risks and ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
* Provide input into procurement, tendering, and pre-qualification processes.
* Support the finance team with cash flow management, retention tracking, and aged debt recovery.
* Lead the preparation and negotiation of final accounts and commercial settlements.
* Play a key role in recruitment, appraisals, and development of the commercial team.
Requirements:
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related field.
* Minimum 8–10 years' experience in commercial roles within a main contracting environment.
* Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, particularly on large-scale building and mission-critical projects.
* Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing commercial teams.
* Excellent financial, contractual, and negotiation skills.
What’s on Offer:
* Salary between €100,000 – €150,000 (DOE)
* Attractive package including car/travel allowance, pension and healthcare
* Opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects in a fast-growing sector
* Defined progression route within a dynamic, forward-thinking contractor
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