Commercial Manager (Infrastructure / Utilities / NEC4 Option C)

Exclusively Remote; Durban; Remote; ZAR 1,542,000 - 2,057,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Commercial Manager with NEC4 Option C experience to join a prominent project in Dublin. This strategic remote role involves overseeing commercial activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting contract administration. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in utilities and road infrastructure with exceptional negotiation skills. The position offers excellent remuneration, potential accommodation, and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Accommodation provided if required

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience on major infrastructure or utilities projects.
• In-depth understanding of NEC4 Option C contracts.
• Extensive knowledge in utility and road infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide commercial insight into key strategic decisions.

Skills

Commercial Management

NEC4 Option C contracts

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Commercial Manager (Infrastructure / Utilities / NEC4 Option C)

Industry: Civil Engineering / Utilities / Infrastructure

About the Role

A leading civil and utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager with strong NEC4 Option C contract experience to join their team on one of Irelands largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects.

This is a strategic, remote position, ideal for someone with a proven background in utility and road infrastructure and a strong grasp of Design & Build (D&B) contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities on large-scale infrastructure projects under NEC4 Option C.
• Oversee cost planning, value engineering, and financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations through effective contract administration.
• Provide commercial insight and input into key strategic decisions.
• Support pre-contract and post-contract activities including tenders, subcontractor procurement, and pricing strategies.
• Manage change control processes, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports.
• Collaborate closely with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to drive commercial performance.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on major infrastructure or utilities projects.
• In-depth understanding of NEC4 Option C contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of utility and road infrastructure sectors.
• Strong familiarity with Design & Build (D&B) contract environments.
• Ability to work full-time on site in the Dublin region.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Whats on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure project.
• Excellent remuneration package.
• Accommodation provided if required.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with career progression potential.