Commercial Manager

Coffey; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Maternity and paternity pay

Career development

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Coffey, a family-owned Irish infrastructure company, is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial and contractual management across multiple projects in Ireland. The role requires building client relationships, identifying opportunities and driving business performance regionally.

Offices in Athenry, Maynooth and Rathcormac with a hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days at home) and regular site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable.
• At least 10 years of commercial experience in construction.
• Experience with Public Sector contracts.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Full clean Irish or EU driving licence.
• Legal right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects from award to final account.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage interim valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Monitor costs, cash flow and commercial performance with reporting.
• Review contract documents, identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Manage supplier agreements and subcontractor accounts with Procurement.
• Develop relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Support Regional Directors and project teams on commercial matters.
• Lead, coach and support team members to deliver high performance.
• Prepare and manage contractual claims when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Skills

Commercial and stakeholder management

English communication (written & oral)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Professional institution membership desirable

Job description

Locations: Athenry, Co. Galway, Maynooth, Co. Kildare or Rathcormac, Co. Cork (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home) Regular site visits will be required

Competitive salary | Employer pension contribution | Maternity and paternity pay | Career development | Long-term opportunities

Coffey is a family-owned Irish infrastructure company with over 50 years of experience delivering projects across the Water, Energy, Civil Engineering, Transportation and Building sectors. With offices in Athenry, Maynooth and Rathcormac, we've grown into one of Ireland's leading infrastructure specialists while retaining the family-business culture that defines us. Guided by our values of Do the Right Thing, Do it Better and Do it Together, we offer long‑term careers, opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects and a genuinely collaborative working environment.

As a Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, working closely with Operations Directors, Regional Directors and project teams to ensure contracts are delivered successfully, commercially and in line with company procedures. The Commercial Manager will build strong client relationships, identify commercial opportunities and help drive business performance across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects from award through to final account.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow and commercial performance, providing accurate financial reporting and forecasts.
• Review contract documentation, identify commercial risks and ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage supplier agreements and subcontractor accounts in collaboration with Procurement.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Support Regional Directors and project teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead, coach and support team members to deliver high performance.
• Prepare and manage contractual claims where required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and best practice.

About you

To be successful as our Commercial Manager, you will have:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable.
• At least 10 years' commercial experience within the construction industry.
• Experience working on Public Sector contracts.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• A full clean Irish or EU driving licence.
• The legal right to work in Ireland.

At Coffey, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you're ready to develop your career as a Commercial Manager while working on some of Ireland's most significant infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.