Commercial Manager - Civil & Energy Projects

Murphy; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Option to buy 2 extra days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market pension scheme

Private healthcare allowance

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join their team in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering strong commercial leadership across civil engineering and construction projects, with emphasis on NEC, FIDIC and Public Works contracts.

You will manage the commercial aspects, oversee procurement, cost/value reconciliation, risk management and programme support, while developing a high-performing commercial team and driving margin improvement.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor status or actively pursuing chartership.
• Significant experience in commercial roles within civil engineering/construction.
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC and Public Works contracts.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project and liaise with stakeholders.
• Conduct monthly cost and value reconciliation reviews.
• Handle contract changes including variations and contractor claims; manage early warnings.
• Manage project risk register with Project Director and ensure timely mitigation.
• Lead and support the project commercial team daily.
• Oversee procurement to ensure commercial advantage.
• Maximise cash position including WIP control and cash flow improvements.
• Weekly review of contractor costs and communicate performance to construction team.
• Support programme management with Project Director and Planning Manager.
• Drive margin improvement and robust change control across the project.
• Oversee project controls including value, cost, production and supply chain.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Project controls

Procurement

NEC/FIDIC contracts

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (or working toward)

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join their team in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering strong commercial leadership across civil engineering and construction projects, with emphasis on NEC, FIDIC and Public Works contracts.

You will manage the commercial aspects, oversee procurement, cost/value reconciliation, risk management and programme support, while developing a high-performing commercial team and driving margin improvement.