Senior Commercial Manager & QS - Electrical Contracting

PE Global; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial function for a growing portfolio of electrical projects in Cork.

The role is senior and influential, requiring strong electrical contracting experience and the ability to manage the full commercial lifecycle from tendering through final account. You will work with Directors and Project Managers to drive costs, margins and compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline.
• Previous experience working for an electrical contractor is essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction projects, packages and associated costs.
• Proven experience managing the commercial lifecycle of construction projects.
• Strong QS background covering valuations, variations, cost reporting, subcontractor management and final accounts.
• Experience with estimating, tendering and electrical project pricing.
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness.
• Ability to analyse project costs, margins, forecasts and commercial risk.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work closely with both senior management and project delivery teams.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating/QS software.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the commercial management of electrical projects from award through to final account.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare and manage interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive timely agreement and closure of project final accounts.
• Support the Directors in evaluating new project opportunities from both a risk and commercial perspective.
• Take ownership of commercial processes, procedures and reporting across the business.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure strong financial and commercial control of each project.

Skills

Electrical contracting experience

Commercial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Tendering and estimating

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating/QS software

Job description

PE Global is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial function for a growing portfolio of electrical projects in Cork.

The role is senior and influential, requiring strong electrical contracting experience and the ability to manage the full commercial lifecycle from tendering through final account. You will work with Directors and Project Managers to drive costs, margins and compliant reporting.