Commercial Manager - Dublin, Ireland (f/m/d)

Deutsche Bahn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bahn is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial management across Dublin-based infrastructure projects. You will provide commercial advice, manage costs, forecasts, budgets, and change control throughout the project lifecycle.

With a degree in a related field and significant experience in major infrastructure, rail or civil engineering, you will interpret complex contracts, drive negotiations, monitor performance, and support close-out activities while collaborating in

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in commercial management of major infrastructure projects (rail, transportation, utilities, civil).
• Experience managing project costs, forecasting and change control processes.
• Ability to interpret and administer complex contractual arrangements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, ICE) advantageous but not required.
• HSE training or site safety certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across project delivery and close-out phases.
• Provide commercial advice to project and client teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, budgeting, change management, and commercial reporting.
• Assess compensation events, variations, claims, and contractual entitlements.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers where required.
• Contribute to project governance, reporting, and lessons learned activities.
• Support final account agreement and project close-out processes.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Cost forecasting

Change control

Contract administration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Infrastructure project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Engineering

Job description

Commercial Manager - Dublin, Ireland (f/m/d)

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management activities across project delivery and close-out phases.
• Provide commercial advice to project and client teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, budgeting, change management, and commercial reporting.
• Assess compensation events, variations, claims, and contractual entitlements.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers where required.
• Contribute to project governance, reporting, and lessons learned activities.
• Support final account agreement and project close-out processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in commercial management of major infrastructure, rail, transportation, utilities, or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing project costs, forecasting, and change control processes.
• Ability to interpret and administer complex contractual arrangements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, ICE, or equivalent) and experienced in Irish infrastructure projects is advantageous, but not a must.
• Relevant HSE training or site safety certifications are beneficial but can be obtained following discussion with the employer.

• We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide.
• With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.
• To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.
• We invest in the development of our employees.
• To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training andsupport you in preparing for the next career step.