Commercial Manager - Cork

Profleet Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Performance-related bonus

Major projects across Life Science, DP

Job summary

Profleet Engineering in Cork is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to lead the commercial and contractual performance of multiple mechanical projects from tender to final account. The role requires strong experience in Life Science, Data Centre, and Semiconductor environments, with a focus on maximizing margins and managing risk.

This senior position reports to the Commercial Director and involves working closely with project delivery teams, clients, and subcontractors across Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in commercial management or senior QS roles.
• Experience delivering Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor Facilities, Data Centre projects.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts.
• Chartered status (MRICS, SCSI, CIOB, or equivalent).
• Experience in EPCM and Design & Build project environments.
• Knowledge of Irish, UK, or European industrial markets.
• Experience working with multinational pharmaceutical and semiconductor clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across a portfolio of mechanical engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets, cost controls, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project performance against commercial objectives and improve margins.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and present commercial performance to senior management.
• Review, negotiate, and administer client and subcontractor contracts.
• Manage contractual risks, change control procedures, and commercial compliance.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams on contractual matters.
• Ensure proper records are maintained to support commercial claims and negotiations.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Participate in regular project reviews and commercial governance meetings.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting costs, programme, or profitability.
• Provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Mentor Quantity Surveyors and Commercial personnel.
• Promote commercial awareness across delivery teams.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the commercial function.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Project leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Mechanical Engineering

Related discipline

Job description

Sector Focus: Life Sciences, Semiconductor & Data Centre

Location: Cork with requirement for site travel

Reports To: Commercial Director

Role Overview

The Commercial Manager will take responsibility for managing the commercial and contractual performance of multiple mechanical engineering projects from tender stage through to final account. The successful candidate will possess strong mechanical construction experience, a solid understanding of Life Science, Data Centre and Semiconductor environments, and a proven ability to maximise project profitability while effectively managing risk.

This is a senior leadership position requiring strong contract management expertise, and the ability to work closely with project delivery teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior management.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Management

• Lead all commercial activities across a portfolio of mechanical engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets, cost controls, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project performance against commercial objectives and identify opportunities to improve margins.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and present commercial performance to senior management.

Contract Management

• Review, negotiate, and administer client and subcontractor contracts.
• Manage contractual risks, change control procedures, and commercial compliance.
• Prepare and submit variations, compensation events, claims, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams on contractual matters.
• Ensure proper records are maintained to support commercial claims and negotiations.

Project Support

• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Participate in regular project reviews and commercial governance meetings.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting project costs, programme, or profitability.
• Provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships within the Pharmaceutical, Life Science, and Semiconductor sectors.
• Act as a key commercial interface between clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and Commercial personnel.
• Promote commercial awareness across project delivery teams.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the commercial function.

Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in a commercial management, senior quantity surveying, or commercial leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering projects within:
  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor Facilities
  • Data Centre
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts
• Experience managing large-scale mechanical projects valued at €5M–€100M+.
• Excellent commercial, financial, and contractual management skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Chartered status (MRICS, SCSI, CIOB, or equivalent).
• Experience in EPCM and Design & Build project environments.
• Knowledge of Irish, UK, or European industrial construction markets.
• Experience working with multinational pharmaceutical and semiconductor clients.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to work on major Life Science, Data Centre and Semiconductor projects across Europe