I am currently assisting my client, a well established civil engineering and utilities contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Ireland, in the recruitment of a Commercial Manager to join their team.

This is a permanent role, which will involve working for my client directly on a permanent basis, this is not an agency or short term role. I am assisting my client in finding suitable candidates to work for them directly.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of a major infrastructure project in the Dublin region. This is a key senior role requiring strong NEC 4 Option C experience, solid utility and road infrastructure knowledge, and a strong understanding of Design and Build contracts.

Candidates must be able to work from the Dublin region during the week and travel to site as required. A full clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of a major infrastructure project under NEC 4 Option C.
• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, value engineering, and commercial reporting.
• Lead contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage change control, claims, risk, and dispute resolution.
• Support tender submissions, subcontractor procurement, and pricing strategies.
• Provide commercial input into strategic project decisions.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Deliver accurate and timely reports on project financial performance.
• Support the wider commercial function across cost control, performance, and risk management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC 4 Option C experience is essential.
• Experience with utility, road, civil engineering, or transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Design and Build contracts.
• Commercial experience with a contractor is essential.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong experience with cost planning, forecasting, contract administration, claims, and change control.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Ability to be based in or travel to the Dublin region during the working week.
• Full clean driving licence is essential.

Benefits:

• Permanent role working directly with an established civil engineering and utilities contractor.
• Opportunity to work on one of Ireland’s largest and most high profile infrastructure projects.
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Excellent package available for the right candidate.
• Accommodation may be considered for suitable candidates where required.
• Senior commercial role with strong responsibility, visibility, and long term career potential.
• Opportunity to work across major utility, road, transport, and infrastructure works.

If you meet the above requirements and are seeking an exciting new challenge, please forward your CV for immediate consideration and a confidential call back to discuss the role in more detail.

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