Commercial Manager

Circet Ireland & UK; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career development programme

Job summary

Circet Ireland & UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of data centre fit-out projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. You will own the commercial cycle from tender to final account, manage risk and contract obligations, and collaborate with clients, main contractors and internal teams.

The role requires strong numerical and contractual expertise, readiness to travel across the UK and mainland Europe, and the ability to build robust relationships in

Qualifications

• Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying background with experience in construction, telecommunications, structured cabling, MEP or data centre fit-out.
• Experience managing project commercials from contract award through to final account.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract administration and contractual risk.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, JCT or similar main contract forms and associated subcontract structures.
• Strong numerical and financial skills, including margin analysis, cost reporting, retention and cash flow forecasting.
• Knowledge of liability caps, indemnities, liquidated damages, retention, payment terms and back-to-back subcontracting.
• Understanding change control, contractual notices, claim substantiation and commercial documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce clear reports and reviews.
• Confident engaging with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proactive and accountable, capable of working independently and in a small team.
• Experience in data centre sector, hyperscale data centres, structured cabling or specialist fit-out is desirable.
• Experience working across multiple European jurisdictions (UK, Ireland, Germany, Finland or similar) is desirable.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK and mainland Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial cycle across allocated projects, including valuations, change control, EOTs and final accounts.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial trackers.
• Monitor margins and cash flow; provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, payment cycles, variations and close-out.
• Review contracts and NDA terms; identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare contract redlines and internal negotiation notes.
• Support back-to-back subcontract drafting and flow-down requirements.
• Engage with clients and main contractors on negotiations and risk matters.
• Contribute to tender/bid process with pricing input and risk reviews.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders and disruption claims.
• Support delay analysis and substantiation with project records.
• Ensure notices and change communications are timely.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies with the delivery team.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

FIDIC/JCT contracts

Job description

We are hiring!

Circet DCS is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing commercial team, supporting data centre fit-out projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Working alongside the Commercial Lead, you will take ownership of the commercial management of live projects and support major bids across the European data centre market. This is an opportunity to work directly with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and senior internal stakeholders, while playing a key role in managing project performance, commercial risk and contractual obligations.

The role will suit someone who is commercially confident, highly organised and comfortable taking ownership of project commercials from tender through to final account. Some travel across the UK and Europe will be required for site meetings, negotiations and project reviews.

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK.

We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients' expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people.

With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future proof infrastructure and deliver high quality services for our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial cycle across allocated projects, including valuations, change control, EOTs, disruption claims, retention and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, cash flow forecasts, commercial trackers and project financial information.
• Monitor project margins, commercial performance and cash flow, providing regular reporting to the Commercial Lead and internal directors.
• Manage subcontractor commercial relationships, including payment cycles, variations, retention, defects and commercial close-out.
• Review main contracts, subcontracts, NDAs and framework agreements, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare contract redlines, negotiation notes and internal commercial briefings.
• Support back-to-back subcontract drafting and ensure appropriate contractual flow-down requirements are maintained.
• Work with clients, main contractors and internal Legal teams on contractual negotiations and higher-risk commercial matters.
• Provide commercial support throughout the tender and bid process, including pricing input, risk reviews, assumptions, clarifications and exclusions.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders, EOT claims and disruption claims.
• Support delay analysis and quantum assessments, ensuring claims are properly substantiated and supported by accurate project records.
• Ensure contractual notices, change notifications and other commercial correspondence are issued within required timescales.
• Identify commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle and support the delivery team in developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.

Requirements

• Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying background, with experience in construction, telecommunications, structured cabling, MEP or data centre fit-out.
• Experience managing project commercials from contract award through to final account.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract administration and contractual risk.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, JCT or similar main contract forms and associated subcontract structures.
• Strong numerical and financial skills, including margin analysis, cost reporting, retention and cash flow forecasting.
• Working knowledge of key commercial and contractual areas including liability caps, indemnities, liquidated damages, retention, payment terms and back-to-back subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of change control, contractual notices, claim substantiation and commercial documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear commercial reports, client correspondence and contract reviews.
• Confident engaging with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain effective in a fast-paced project environment.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small commercial team.
• Experience within the data centre sector, particularly hyperscale data centres, structured cabling, MEP or specialist fit-out, is desirable.
• Experience working across multiple European jurisdictions, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Finland or similar, is desirable.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across the UK and mainland Europe as required.

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility.
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities.

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.