Commercial Manager

Circet; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee assistance programmes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet Ireland & UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of live data centre projects and support major bids across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. You will own project commercial performance, risk management and contract obligations, collaborating with clients, main contractors and internal teams, with travel across Europe as required.

You will bring strong financial analysis capabilities, change control discipline and the ability to draft and

Qualifications

• Commercial management or quantity surveying background with construction/telecom experience
• Experience managing project commercials from award to final account
• Strong contract administration knowledge and risk management
• Familiarity with FIDIC, JCT or similar main contract forms
• Strong numerical and financial skills including margin analysis and cash flow forecasting
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial cycle across projects, including valuations, change control, EOTs, retention and final accounts
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial trackers
• Monitor margins and cash flow with regular reporting to leadership
• Manage subcontractor commercial relationships, payments, variations, retention and close-out
• Review contracts and identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Prepare contract redlines and internal commercial briefings
• Support subcontract drafting and ensure flow-down of terms
• Lead negotiations with clients and main contractors on high-risk commercial matters
• Provide commercial input during tenders and bids, including pricing and risk reviews
• Prepare and negotiate change orders and disruption claims
• Support delay analysis and substantiation of claims with project records
• Ensure timely issue of notices and commercial communications
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies with the delivery team
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

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.