Commercial Manager - Kildare - Leading Civils Contractor

Commercial Manager Leading Civils Contractor
Kildare
€120,000 + Vehicle/Allowance, Pension, Healthcare

Are you ready to lead the commercial strategy on some of Ireland’s most ambitious civil engineering projects?

One of Ireland’s leading Civils Contractors is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their senior team. Operating across Ireland, this company has a proven track record in delivering high-value, multi-million-euro projects with innovation, quality, and engineering excellence at its core.

The Role?

As Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of the commercial function across multiple large-scale projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and strategic cost control. You will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, fostering collaboration to mitigate risks and drive best value for the business.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide commercial leadership across multiple multi-million-euro projects in Leinster.
  
  
• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff.
  
  
• Ensure strict adherence to contract terms, risk management, and compliance procedures.
  
  
• Oversee pre-qualification, tendering, procurement, and commercial handover from Pre-Construction.
  
  
• Conduct regular cost reviews, ensuring projects meet or exceed financial targets.
  
  
• Approve payment certificates, valuations, subcontract agreements, and final accounts.
  
  
• Manage project risk registers, insurance, bonds, warranties, and other commercial documentation.
  
  
• Report regularly to senior leadership on project performance and financial forecasts.
  
  
• Champion health, safety, and quality in all commercial activities.
  
  

  Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
  
  
• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager delivering projects €10m+.
  
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
  
  
• In-depth understanding of construction methodologies and project financials.
  
  
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).
  
  
• Commercially astute, detail-driven, and able to work autonomously.
  
  

  The Package:

• Basic Salary: €120,000 (D.O.E)
  
  
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
  
  
• Pension & Healthcare
  
  
• Bonus & Life Insurance
  
  
• Long-term career progression
  
  

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, click ‘Apply Now’ to 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 the best opportunities across Ireland and the UK. Our ethos is simple, 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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