Commercial Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Dunshaughlin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Autonomy

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is working with an established Meath-based construction contractor to appoint a Commercial Manager responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will own budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reporting, and lead subcontractor procurement, reviewing contracts and final accounts.

You will support senior management with commercial strategy, manage risks, and build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience within the construction industry.
• Strong main contractor experience.
• Proven experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience across subcontractor procurement, negotiation, variations, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while also operating effectively within a wider project team.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of live construction projects.
• Taking ownership of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost reporting.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Managing variations, valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly cost/value reports.
• Managing the contractual and commercial aspects of projects.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Supporting senior management with commercial strategy and decision-making.
• Developing strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and professional teams.
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

7+ years of experience

Main contractor experience

Commercial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Cash flow management

Contract review and negotiation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related

Job description

Commercial Manager – Meath

€100,000 – €120,000 + Package

About Your New Company

Our client is an established and growing construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the Irish market.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take a key role within the business, with significant responsibility and the opportunity to have a genuine impact on commercial performance.

About Your New Job / Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with the senior management and project delivery teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of live construction projects.
• Taking ownership of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost reporting.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Managing variations, valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly cost/value reports.
• Managing the contractual and commercial aspects of projects.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Supporting senior management with commercial strategy and decision-making.
• Developing strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and professional teams.
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the commercial team.

What You Will Need

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience within the construction industry.
• Strong main contractor experience.
• Proven experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience across subcontractor procurement, negotiation, variations, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while also operating effectively within a wider project team.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risk.

What You Will Get Back

• €100,000 – €120,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Attractive company package.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious construction business.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy within the commercial function.
• Exposure to high-value and challenging construction projects.
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive senior management team.
• Strong pipeline of upcoming work.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the commercial direction of the business.