Commercial Manager – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Locations: Athenry, Co. Galway | Maynooth, Co. Kildare | Rathcormac, Co. Cork

Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days working from home

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Travel: Regular site visits required

The Opportunity

SSO Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager on behalf of a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor.

This is a senior commercial appointment offering responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, working closely with senior management and project delivery teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting commercial performance, managing contractual risk, developing strong client relationships and identifying opportunities across a portfolio of projects.

The position can be based from Athenry, Maynooth or Rathcormac, with a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office and two days working from home. Regular travel to project sites will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects from contract award through to final account.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow and overall commercial performance.
• Produce accurate commercial reports, forecasts and financial information.
• Review contract documentation and identify commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and supplier agreements in conjunction with Procurement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and other key stakeholders.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to senior management and project delivery teams.
• Prepare and manage contractual claims where required.
• Lead, mentor and support members of the commercial team.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and contribute to best practice across the business.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or another relevant construction discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' commercial experience within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Previous experience working with Public Sector contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.
• Experience managing and developing commercial team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous.
• Full clean Irish or EU driving licence.
• Legal right to work in Ireland.

Package & Benefits

An attractive remuneration package is available, including:

Competitive salary | Employer pension contribution | Hybrid working | Maternity & paternity pay | Career development | Long-term career opportunities

Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply through SSO Personnel or contact Fearghal Keane, Business Manager – SSO Personnel.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.