Commercial Manager - Greater Dublin - Leading Civils Contractor

Commercial Manager
Location: Dublin
Salary: Up to €140,000 + Vehicle/Allowance, Pension, Healthcare, Bonus

About the Contractor

You will be joining a leading tier-one Irish civil and utilities contractor with over 40 years of experience delivering large-scale projects across the country. The company has a proven track record across:

• Major infrastructure projects – roads, bridges, and public realm upgrades
  
  
• Utilities – gas, water, power, and telecoms networks
  
  
• Renewables – energy infrastructure and grid connections
  
  
• Residential regeneration – flagship mixed-use and city-centre schemes
  
  

They are currently delivering one of Ireland’s largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects in the Dublin region, making this a unique opportunity to play a key role on a landmark development.


Role Overview:

The company is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join the senior team. This is a key strategic role, requiring on-site presence in Dublin, and offers the chance to lead commercial strategy on high-value infrastructure projects.

The role involves managing complex target-cost contracts, where collaboration, open-book cost reporting, and risk-sharing with the client are critical to project success. A strong background in utilities and road infrastructure, along with experience in Design & Build (D&B) contracts, will be key to succeeding in this position.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects under collaborative, open-book contract frameworks with shared risk/reward.
  
  
• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and value engineering.
  
  
• Lead contract administration, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
  
  
• Provide input into strategic decisions affecting commercial performance and risk management.
  
  
• Support tendering, subcontract procurement, and pricing strategies.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to achieve best value.
  
  
• Manage change control, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
  
  
• Deliver accurate and timely project financial reporting.
  
  
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff.
  
  

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of target-cost / risk-sharing contract frameworks is essential.
  
  
• Experience in utility and road infrastructure projects.
  
  
• Solid understanding of Design & Build contracts.
  
  
• Ability to be Dublin-based or travel to the Dublin region during the work week.
  
  
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
  
  

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: Up to €140,000 (DOE)
  
  
• Company vehicle or allowance
  
  
• Pension & healthcare package
  
  
• Performance-related bonus & life insurance
  
  
• Accommodation support available for the right candidate
  
  
• Opportunity to lead commercial strategy on one of Ireland’s flagship infrastructure projects
  
  
• Long-term career progression with a respected tier-one Irish contractor
  
  

How to Apply

If you’re ready to step into a pivotal role on a high-profile Dublin project, send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com

Or call us in confidence on 01 531 4345.


About Breagh Recruitment

At Breagh Recruitment, we connect skilled construction and engineering professionals with leading opportunities across Ireland and the UK. Our ethos is built on flexibility, hard work, and common sense.

We specialise in recruiting for: Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers, Engineers, H&S Managers, Estimators, and more.

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