Electrical Commercial Manager – Overseas Projects

Jones Engineering; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development & chartered-­

Performance incentives

Job summary

Jones Engineering in Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager with an electrical background to join the Electrical Commercial Team and oversee several upcoming overseas projects. The role is predominantly based in Collinstown Office with occasional international travel.

You will report to the Group Commercial Manager and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring contract compliance, risk management, and accurate cash flow forecasting.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics
• Minimum 8+ years' post-qualification experience
• Experience in an electrical/M&E contractor environment
• Strong IT, communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial delivery across multiple overseas projects
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and monitor variations
• Forecast turnover and cash flow; manage subcontractor accounts
• Lead and develop the commercial team (Senior/Intermediate/Junior QS)
• Collaborate with procurement and design teams to mitigate risk
• Provide guidance to management on commercial strategy

Skills

IT Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics degree

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Position: Commercial Manager

Location: Collinstown, Co. Kildare

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

Due to continued expansion in the Domestic Construction Market, Jones Engineering require a Commercial Manager with an Electrical background to join the Electrical Commercial Team to oversee several of our upcoming overseas projects. The role will require some intermittent travel to our overseas sites but will be predominantly based in the Collinstown Office. This an opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager to grow their career with support and guidance from Senior Management. The successful candidate will report directly to the Group Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities

• To provide support to Construction Team and Project Quantity Surveying on the following functions including, but not limited to the following:
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice and monitoring of same to construction team
• Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management
• Have oversight of monthly progress applications and ensure they are inclusive of accurate remeasure, site variations, day-works or claims
• Procurement - operational procurement activity and contract support, in conjunction with the Procurement Department
• Have oversight of subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations and final account
• Managing and forecasting of turnover and cash flow of the projects.
• Reviewing and commercial management of the project, to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Identify, Analyse and report on trends within the Business & Projects
• Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies.
• Managing the commercial team across all of our projects consisting of Senior, Intermediate and Junior QS’s.
• All other duties associated with this role.
  
  

Key Skills/ Requirements

• Relevant third level qualification essential in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Economics
• Previous experience with an M&E Contractor is essential.
• Minimum 8+ years' experience post qualification is essential.
• Experience in an Electrical role required.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a multi-functional team
• Excellent IT Skills
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills
• We offer competitive salaries in line with qualifications and experience
• Financial support for further training
• Facility to gain chartered status available in-house
• Performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor
• Excellent Employee Incentive Scheme
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.

Please note that this is an electrically biased role.