Commercial Director — Strategic Growth & Delivery Leader

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Job summary

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction seeks a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of major building projects in Ireland. You will set strategy, drive margin protection and oversee a capable team of commercial managers and quantity surveyors.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery across tender through final account. The ideal candidate has 15+ years’ contracting experience, with at least 5 years in senior commercial roles,

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience leading commercial teams in a contracting environment.
• Proven ability to manage high‑value portfolios and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and performance of the business, reporting to the Managing Director and contributing at board level.
• Take overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of building projects from tender through to final account.
• Oversee tender reviews, contract negotiations and risk assessment for new opportunities.
• Ensure robust cost control, forecasting, cash flow management and margin protection across all projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop the commercial team, building capability and succession for the future.
• Establish and improve commercial systems, reporting and governance across the business.
• Manage key relationships with clients, consultants, funders and the supply chain.
• Lead the resolution of complex commercial issues, claims and disputes, protecting the business’s position.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics degree

Job description

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction seeks a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of major building projects in Ireland. You will set strategy, drive margin protection and oversee a capable team of commercial managers and quantity surveyors.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery across tender through final account. The ideal candidate has 15+ years’ contracting experience, with at least 5 years in senior commercial roles,