Commercial Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive company package

Autonomy in commercial function

Exposure to high-value projects

Career progression opportunities

Supportive senior management

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a Meath-based contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial activities from pre-construction through to project completion. The role involves broad accountability for budgets, cash flow, procurement, subcontracts, variations, valuations and final accounts, working closely with senior management to drive commercial performance.

You will lead risk and opportunity management, develop cost/value reporting, and guide junior team

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in the construction industry.
• 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 and within a wider project team.
• Proactive approach 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 with Project Managers and site teams to meet commercial objectives.
• Supporting senior management with commercial strategy and decision-making.

Skills

7+ years experience

Main contractor experience

Commercial management

Construction contracts knowledge

Procurement & negotiation

Variations & valuations

Communication & negotiation

Independent working

Proactive risk/opportunity mgmt

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

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.

If you're an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor and play a key role in their continued success.