Commercial Manager - Major Civil Contractor - Galway
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€125000 p.a.
Quantity Surveying
Posted 7 hours ago
Commercial Manager – Civil & Infrastructure Galway
Major Public Infrastructure Projects
Senior Leadership Opportunity
€125,000 plus package
The Company This role is with one of Ireland’s leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, operating nationwide across water, wastewater, utilities, and complex civil works.
With nearly five decades of delivery in the Irish market, the business has built an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence, safety leadership, and dependable project delivery on some of the country’s most critical public infrastructure schemes.
In recent years, the company has been recognised at national industry awards for:
Due to continued growth across new and existing frameworks, they are now seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the successful delivery of major projects across Ireland.
The Role – Commercial Manager As Commercial Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the commercial and contractual performance of multiple projects, working closely with Sector Directors, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders.
This is a senior, client-facing role, requiring strong leadership, sound commercial judgement, and deep experience in public-sector infrastructure contracts.
You will act as a trusted commercial lead, ensuring contracts are administered correctly, value is protected, and opportunities are maximised throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What’s on Offer
Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a market-leading infrastructure contractor delivering projects that genuinely matter, improving communities, safeguarding essential services, and shaping Ireland’s infrastructure for generations to come.
You’ll operate at senior level within a business that values professionalism, integrity, and long-term thinking, while rewarding performance and leadership.
How to Apply For a confidential discussion, contact Eoghan
eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com
01 531 4345
About Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialist construction and engineering recruiters across Ireland and the UK. We work with Tier 1 contractors, specialist civils firms, and developers to connect senior professionals with long-term, career-defining opportunities.
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Major Public Infrastructure Projects
Senior Leadership Opportunity
€125,000 plus package
The Company This role is with one of Ireland’s leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, operating nationwide across water, wastewater, utilities, and complex civil works.
With nearly five decades of delivery in the Irish market, the business has built an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence, safety leadership, and dependable project delivery on some of the country’s most critical public infrastructure schemes.
In recent years, the company has been recognised at national industry awards for:
- Health & Safety performance
- Sustainability and environmental leadership
- Innovation in infrastructure delivery
- Excellence in project management
Due to continued growth across new and existing frameworks, they are now seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the successful delivery of major projects across Ireland.
The Role – Commercial Manager As Commercial Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the commercial and contractual performance of multiple projects, working closely with Sector Directors, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders.
This is a senior, client-facing role, requiring strong leadership, sound commercial judgement, and deep experience in public-sector infrastructure contracts.
You will act as a trusted commercial lead, ensuring contracts are administered correctly, value is protected, and opportunities are maximised throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives
- Represent the company at commercial and contractual meetings
- Support Sector Directors on commercial strategy and decision-making
- Lead the preparation of interim, monthly, and final valuations
- Manage cashflow forecasting, cost/value reconciliation, and financial reporting
- Ensure full recovery of all contract entitlements
- Oversee procurement of subcontractor and supplier agreements
- Examine and interpret contract documents, identifying risks and anomalies
- Ensure contractual compliance across all project stakeholders
- Prepare and agree interim and final accounts with client representatives
- Manage subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts
- Record and protect entitlement in relation to delays, variations, and claims
- Support and coordinate the preparation of contractual claims
- Establish and manage cost control and coding systems
- Monitor subcontractor commercial performance
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to commercial teams
- Maintain high morale, accountability, and continuous improvement
About You
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Member of a recognised professional institution
- 10 years’ experience in the construction or civil engineering sector
- Strong experience working on public sector infrastructure contracts
- Excellent commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills
- Confident communicator with strong written and spoken English
- Proven ability to lead teams and engage senior stakeholders
- Full clean Irish/EU driving licence
- Authorised to work in Ireland (Stamp 4 or valid work permit)
What’s on Offer
- Senior commercial leadership role on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Long-term stability with a contractor that has a secure order book
- Opportunity to work with a business recognised for safety, quality, and innovation
- Strong internal support structure and collaborative leadership culture
- Clear pathway for continued progression within a growing organisation
Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a market-leading infrastructure contractor delivering projects that genuinely matter, improving communities, safeguarding essential services, and shaping Ireland’s infrastructure for generations to come.
You’ll operate at senior level within a business that values professionalism, integrity, and long-term thinking, while rewarding performance and leadership.
How to Apply For a confidential discussion, contact Eoghan
eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com
01 531 4345
About Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialist construction and engineering recruiters across Ireland and the UK. We work with Tier 1 contractors, specialist civils firms, and developers to connect senior professionals with long-term, career-defining opportunities.
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