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Are you looking for your next career move? An opportunity exists for a Commercial Manager within ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland Door Group. This role is based in Lisburn Northern Ireland.

Reporting to the Managing Director you would be responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual delivery of our door packages within commercial construction projects. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing sub‑contractor relationships, mitigating risks, and overseeing budgets while ensuring compliance with building regulations and client specifications. The successful candidate will also lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Managers.

• Develop and manage budgets for door packages across multiple commercial sites.
• Monitor cost performance and identify efficiencies in procurement and installation.
• Ensure accurate valuations, variations and final account settlements.

• Draft, negotiate and manage contracts with door suppliers, manufacturers, installers and main contractors.
• Oversee contractual obligations and performance of sub‑contract packages engaged with main contracting companies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. fire ratings, acoustic performance, DDA compliance).
• Resolve disputes and manage claims related to door package scope.

• Conduct commercial risk reviews including lead times, specification changes and site constraints.
• Identify and act on commercial opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies across all contractual engagements.

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Managers responsible for delivering customer service, contractual obligations and budget management.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on project success and client satisfaction.

• Liaise with architects, project managers and site teams to ensure smooth integration of door packages.
• Provide commercial reporting to internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of UK construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT).
• Experience of managing and leading a busy commercial department.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and leadership skills.
• Able to influence others and inspire a positive culture.
• Able to demonstrate excellent customer relationship management.
• Membership of RICS or similar professional body preferred.

Door Group a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is a leading manufacturer of high-performance steel and timber doors tailor made to individual project requirements from its Powershield, Prima Safeguard and SMARTec ranges. Door Group offers an end‑to‑end solution including the Service and Repair of many varying door types through a dedicated department which incorporates Fire Door Inspections.

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether online, learning management, training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary.
• Variety of benefits including Cycle to Work, holiday, flex discount portal and wellbeing program to name just a few!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

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Our people have made us the global leader in access; we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer we value results, not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions, supporting them with regular feedback, training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1