Commercial Manager
On-siteRingaskiddy, Munster, Ireland
Job Summary
Lead all commercial activities across a portfolio of mechanical engineering projects from tender stage through to final account. Manage project budgets, cost controls, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting while monitoring performance against objectives to improve margins. Review, negotiate, and administer client and subcontractor contracts, preparing variations, compensation events, claims, and final accounts. Work closely with project managers and engineering teams to achieve commercial objectives, identifying and mitigating risks impacting costs or profitability. Mentor commercial personnel and promote commercial awareness across project delivery teams. Build strong client relationships within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, and Semiconductor sectors, acting as the key interface between clients, consultants, and project teams. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and the opportunity to work on major projects across Europe.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 8–10 years' experience in a commercial management, senior quantity surveying, or commercial leadership role
- Proven experience delivering projects within: Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Semiconductor Facilities, Data Centre
- Extensive knowledge of construction contracts
- Experience managing large-scale mechanical projects valued at €5M–€100M+
- Excellent commercial, financial, and contractual management skills
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
- Location: Cork with requirement for site travel
- Due to the urgency of this role, we cannot consider candidates that do not have the appropriate work permits in place. Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.
Desired Qualifications
- Chartered status (MRICS, SCSI, CIOB, or equivalent)
- Experience in EPCM and Design & Build project environments
- Knowledge of Irish, UK, or European industrial construction markets
- Experience working with multinational pharmaceutical and semiconductor clients
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