Quantity Surveyor

CPAC Modular; Leinster; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CPAC Modular, Ireland’s leading modular main contractor, seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the Commercial Department, oversee project contracts, procurement, and reporting to senior management. The role requires strong leadership and proactive commercial oversight across multiple sectors.

You will coordinate with estimating, procurement and QS teams, manage risks, and drive profitability while ensuring compliance with policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying or related field required.
• Chartered membership (SCSI, RICS, etc.) preferred.
• 10+ years in commercial/QS roles in regulated industries such as construction, healthcare, pharma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Commercial Department's performance and strategic objectives.
• Manage client relationships, project negotiations, and reporting to senior management.
• Approve procurement plans, supplier selections, and major purchase orders/subcontracts.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting for all projects and ensure margins and cash flow targets.
• Coordinate with estimating, procurement and quantity surveying teams for project delivery.
• Represent the company in external meetings with clients, partners, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

CPAC Modular is Ireland’s leading modular main contractor, specialising in designing and constructing high-quality offsite modular building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and efficient modular solutions across multiple sectors, including commercial, residential, education, and healthcare.

This role is a senior management position in Cpac Modular, reporting to the Director of Construction.

Role Overview

The Commercial Manager will have overall responsibilities for the provision of tasks across employees in the Commercial Department. This role will have both internal and external responsibilities across company departments and be a point of contact externally regarding client relationships, ongoing projects and provision of information and reporting to senior management. The role holder will have exposure to and influence all areas of the construction and operations teams across the company.

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Oversight

• Establish clear performance objectives, KPIs, and succession planning within the commercial department.
• Foster collaboration between estimating, procurement, and quantity surveying teams for seamless project delivery.
• Support in the assessment of current supply chain competence and development of a sustained and reliable country wide supply chain.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives and project delivery goals.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide commercial insight and direction to senior management to support business growth and profitability.
• Oversee financial performance of projects, ensuring revenue targets, margins, and cash flow objectives are met.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured from successful and unsuccessful bids.
• Approve procurement plans, supplier selections, and major purchase orders or subcontract agreements.
• Lead and oversee cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting for all projects.
• Provide early warning and mitigation strategies for commercial and contractual risks.
• Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and management of all major project contracts.
• Ensure proper risk allocation and management within contracts and subcontracts.
• Support client relationship management and participate in key client negotiations.
• Represent the company in external meetings with clients, partners, and suppliers
• Collaborate with project managers and directors to ensure alignment of commercial and operational goals.

Education:

At minimum, level 8 Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Experience:

• A chartered member of a recognised professional institution such as SCSI, RICS etc is preferred.
• Have 10+ years in commercial/QS experience.
• Previous experience in personal management.
• Previous experience in a regulated industry, construction, healthcare, pharma etc.
• Contractually aware and knowledgeable in managing claims and disputes.
• Experienced in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience using a variety of IT software packages.
• Experience in presenting financial or commercial reports.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.
• The role holder must be capable of maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive organisational and commercial information.
• Must be calm and pragmatic when solving problems.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and committed to delivering high quality work.