Commercial Lead — Power & Renewables (UK & Ireland)

Kirby Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering seeks a Commercial Lead to drive the commercial performance of its Power & Renewables Business Unit across the UK and Ireland. This senior role owns all commercial activities from opportunity assessment and tendering through to delivery and final accounts, ensuring risk is managed, value is maximised, and strategy aligns with growth.

You will partner with the Commercial Director and cross-functional teams to safeguard the company’s position, deepen client relationships,

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline.
• Proven senior commercial or QS leadership experience in engineering or construction.
• Strong background in power, energy, or infrastructure projects (renewables preferred).
• Expertise in contracts, commercial strategy, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Analytical, process-driven mindset; willingness to travel across Ireland & UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across Power & Renewables BU.
• Drive revenue, margin, and cash flow through reporting and cost control.
• Oversee tendering, contract sign-off, and project delivery.
• Ensure governance and robust contract management.
• Develop client relationships and support growth in UK & Ireland.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics degree

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering seeks a Commercial Lead to drive the commercial performance of its Power & Renewables Business Unit across the UK and Ireland. This senior role owns all commercial activities from opportunity assessment and tendering through to delivery and final accounts, ensuring risk is managed, value is maximised, and strategy aligns with growth.

You will partner with the Commercial Director and cross-functional teams to safeguard the company’s position, deepen client relationships,