Commercial Manager

Global Professional Consultants; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Fuel Card

Phone

Pension

Laptop

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants (GPC) in Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager for its Portlaoise office to lead commercial oversight on multiple civil infrastructure projects.

The role covers cost management, tender submissions, valuations, variations, and client relationships, with the opportunity to lead a dynamic commercial team.

Qualifications

• Completed a relevant third level qualification.
• 5–7 years’ experience in a Commercial Manager role on large infrastructure projects.
• Proven cost estimation, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing project finances and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial management of projects, including cost control and forecasting.
• Prepare and review tender submissions, contracts and proposals.
• Manage valuations, applications for payments and variations.
• Ensure timely cost reports and forecasts to management and clients.
• Monitor performance against budgets and schedules.
• Work with project teams to align delivery with commercial objectives.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers and manage relationships.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Leadership

Project reporting

Client relations

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Job description

A Commercial Manager is required to one of Ireland’s top Civil Engineering Contractors for a full-time, permanent position. This position will be based in there Portlaoise Office.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of multiple projects from inception to completion. This position requires a strong background in cost management, contract administration, and commercial negotiations, along with the ability to manage client relationships and lead a dynamic commercial team.

Role:

• Oversee the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review tender submissions, contract negotiations, and project proposals.
• Manage the preparation of accurate valuations, applications for payments, and variations.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of cost reports and forecasts to senior management and clients.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and schedules, ensuring financial and commercial targets are met.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure project delivery aligns with commercial objectives.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier negotiations and agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.

Requirements:

• Completed a relevant third level qualification.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in a Commercial Manager role, with a strong background in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting for civil engineering projects.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in managing project finances and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving approach to managing commercial challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Vehicle
• Fuel Card
• Phone
• Pension
• Laptop

GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.