Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Dublin, Ireland

The Business We Are Partnered With

We are partnered with a premium Tier 1 main contractor recognised for delivering some of Ireland's largest and highest-profile construction projects.

With a secured five-year pipeline of work and a portfolio of major residential developments across Dublin, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to take commercial ownership of significant projects valued in excess of €500 million .

The Opportunity

This is a senior commercial leadership opportunity to join one of Ireland's most recognised construction brands and play a key role in the delivery of landmark residential schemes across Dublin.

Working alongside the Project Director and senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the commercial strategy from procurement through to final account, leading a high-performing commercial team and ensuring robust financial and contractual management throughout the project lifecycle.

With a guaranteed five-year pipeline of major projects, this offers genuine long-term career security and a clear route into senior commercial leadership.

The Projects

You'll lead the commercial delivery of major residential projects across Dublin, including:

• Large-scale residential developments
• Major apartment schemes
• Mixed-use residential projects
• High-density urban developments
• Landmark schemes valued in excess of €500 million

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of major residential developments.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Establish and implement project commercial strategies.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Lead procurement strategy and the appointment of major subcontract packages.
• Manage contractual risk, change control, variations and claims.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts through to final account settlement.
• Work closely with Project Directors and operational teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and strategic advice to senior leadership.

Required Experience & Background

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Strong track record delivering major residential, mixed-use or large-scale building projects .
• Experience managing the commercial delivery of complex, high-value construction schemes.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, cost control and commercial risk.
• Proven experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or leading main contractor is highly desirable.
• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to operate effectively at senior project level.

What's On Offer

• €130,000 base salary
• Join a premium Tier 1 contractor with a secured five-year pipeline of work .
• Take commercial ownership of landmark residential schemes valued at €500M+ .
• Work alongside an established senior leadership and project delivery team.
• Excellent long-term progression into senior commercial leadership.
• Genuine career stability backed by a substantial pipeline of major Dublin developments.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence, please forward your CV or project profile to [email protected] or contact 07481 954446 for an initial confidential discussion.