Commercial Manager - Infrastructure

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Ireland is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial management across major infrastructure programmes. The role requires expertise in cost management and commercial governance, with an emphasis on strategic leadership and project delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, strong analytical skills, and relevant qualifications in commercial management or related fields. This position promotes a hybrid work culture and offers significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global giving and volunteering program

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in commercial and cost management, 5+ years on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complexity.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery for high-value infrastructure programmes.
• Act as primary client contact for all commercial matters.
• Oversee cost planning, valuations, financial reporting, and change control.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

Cost control

Project controls

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Market

Enterprise Functions

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a delivery‑focused Senior Commercial Manager in Ireland to lead commercial management activities across major infrastructure programmes, including BusConnects, DART+, and other nationally significant transport projects, covering frameworks, standalone contracts, and multi‑package delivery. This role combines strategic leadership, together with business development and commercial support to our local growth strategy and offers a unique opportunity to spearhead the commercial strategy, governance, and delivery of multi‑package infrastructure programmes.

About the Role

Lead commercial delivery for high‑value infrastructure programmes, ensuring cost control and governance across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact for all commercial matters
• Develop and implement commercial governance frameworks
• Drive procurement strategy, tendering, and contract formation for cost certainty and risk mitigation
• Oversee cost planning, valuations, financial reporting, and change control
• Prepare estimates and business case approvals for major public sector projects
• Manage risk registers, value engineering, and commercial assurance reviews
• Deliver monthly cost reports and final account negotiations
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practice
• Support funding strategies, integrate commercial inputs into schedules and risk plans, and ensure compliance with governance protocols
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and stakeholder collaboration

What We're Looking For

Extensive expertise in cost management, commercial governance, and strategic oversight within complex infrastructure projects.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Experience: 12‑15+ years in commercial and cost management, including 5+ years on large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Expertise: Commercial leadership, contract administration, cost control; NEC4, Irish Public Works Contracts, EU procurement, CIÉ/NTA/TII frameworks
• Skills: Project controls, cost modelling, lifecycle costing; strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Qualifications: Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related field; Chartered (MRICS/MCIOB/MCIArb) or progressing; NEC4 ECC Project Manager accreditation desirable
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and deliver under pressure
• Tools: Proficient in MS Office and contract management systems

Immersive Work Culture

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

Dublin, Ireland