Senior Commercial Manager - Rail & Infrastructure

DB Engineering & Consulting; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DB Engineering & Consulting in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial management across project delivery and close-out, providing commercial advice to project teams and clients. The role requires degree in related field, experience managing project costs, forecasting, change control, and strong negotiation and communication skills within multidisciplinary environments.

This position offers exposure to international projects within the DB group, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in commercial management of major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing project costs, forecasting, and change control processes.
• Ability to interpret and administer complex contractual arrangements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, ICE, or equivalent) is advantageous but not required.
• HSE training or site safety certifications are beneficial but can be obtained after discussion with the employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management activities across project delivery and close-out phases.
• Provide commercial advice to project and client teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, budgeting, change management, and commercial reporting.
• Assess compensation events, variations, claims, and contractual entitlements.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers where required.
• Contribute to project governance, reporting, and lessons learned activities.
• Support final account agreement and project close-out processes.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Engineering

Job description

DB Engineering & Consulting in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial management across project delivery and close-out, providing commercial advice to project teams and clients. The role requires degree in related field, experience managing project costs, forecasting, change control, and strong negotiation and communication skills within multidisciplinary environments.

This position offers exposure to international projects within the DB group, with opportunities