MEP Commercial Manager

John Paul Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Relocation allowance

Company laptop and phone

Pension

Life insurance and income protection

CPD

Lifestyle benefits (Bike to Work, EAP,

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

John Paul Construction, a Dublin-based international contractor, is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities across data centre, life sciences, residential and commercial sectors.

You will handle valuations, cash flow management, sub-contractor procurement, and final accounts, driving accurate cost control and project positions with a focus on performance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Cash Flow

Communication

MEP

Construction

Final Accounts

Engineering

Take-offs

Interpersonal Skills

Valuation

Civil Engineering

Education

Chartered or working towards Charteredship (SCS)

Job description

John Paul Construction is an international technical contractor specialising in the data centre, life sciences, residential, and commercial sectors. This Irish-owned and managed business directly employs over 700 people and delivers projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.

The company’s performance across safety and sustainability was recognised during 2025 in receiving the Green Construction Award at the 2025 Green Awards, along with a Gold Award and an Exceptional High Achiever Award at the National Irish Safety Awards. The company also received the President’s Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. In the same year, John Paul Construction was also certified as a 'Great Place to Work'®.

Due to continued expansion we require a Commercial Manager in Dublin.

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.

• Seniority Level
• Industry
  • Construction
• Employment Type
• Skills
  • Cash Flow
  • Communication
  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
  • Construction
  • Final Accounts
  • Engineering
  • Take-offs
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Valuation
  • Civil Engineer