Commercial Manager - Civils

John Paul Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Pension

Life insurance and income protection

Continuous Professional Development (K

Bike to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

John Paul Construction, a leading Dublin contractor, seeks a Commercial Manager with a strong track record in civil engineering/infrastructure projects. The role focuses on financial governance, contract administration, and sub-contractor management within a dynamic project team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction, experience with main contractors, and is chartered or pursuing chartership. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for success in this client‑facing,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction/civil engineering environments.
• Experience with main contractors preferred.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with SCS is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and reconciliations for contracts and sub‑contractors.
• Provide information to review cash flow and contract positions.
• Place sub-contracts under supervision with Procurement Manager.
• Examine contract documents for anomalies and issues.
• Submit and agree interim and final valuation dates with client reps.
• Prepare take-offs for Estimating, Procurement and Planning.
• Prepare final accounts for completed sections with adjustments.
• Record contractual delays meticulously.
• Lead and coach contract surveyors and junior staff.

Skills

Contract management

Cash flow analysis

Sub-contracting

Team leadership

Communication

IT skills

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership (SCS)

Job description

At John Paul Construction, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what's come before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage collaboration, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

Due to continued expansion we require a Commercial Manager in Dublin with a background in project experience in civil engineering / infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and amounts for contracts, sub-contractors, specialists, and suppliers
• Provide necessary information to enable accurate and regular review of cash flow and contract positions
• In conjunction with the Procurement Manager, place sub-contracts on work under their control, where required
• Conduct detailed examination of contract documents and highlight any anomalies
• Prepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representatives
• Prepare all necessary take-offs in advance of requirements from the Estimating, Procurement, and Planning departments
• Prepare contract final accounts for each completed section of the works, including all adjustments, and submit and agree with client representatives
• Carefully record all details involving contractual delays
• Manage and coach contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to them

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience, preferably with a main contractor
• Previous project experience in construction/civil engineering / infrastructure
• Chartered or working towards chartership with the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent IT skills

Benefits

As a permanent employee of John Paul Construction, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Relocation allowance (where applicable)
• Company laptop and phone
• Pension
• Life insurance and income protection
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to lifestyle benefits such as the Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club, and more

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.