Commercial Manager

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong mechanical background to support the commercial delivery of major data centre and mission-critical projects in Dublin and across Ireland. You’ll work closely with project, engineering, and client teams to ensure robust cost control, contract management, risk mitigation, and commercial performance from pre-award through to final account.

This is a key role in a fast-growing delivery team, with exposure to large-scale, complex MEP packages and high-value client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across mechanical / MEP scopes on data centre projects (pre- and post-contract).
• Manage contracts and subcontracts (NEC / JCT / bespoke forms as applicable), including change control and compliance.
• Prepare, review and negotiate tender packages, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cashflow and cost reporting.
• Oversee procurement strategy for mechanical vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial input into project planning, risk, and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with project management and engineering to ensure scope clarity and commercial alignment.
• Support dispute avoidance/resolution and maintain strong client and supply-chain relationships.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting for internal governance and client requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead on mechanical or MEP projects.
• Strong background in data centres, pharma, industrial, energy, or large-scale commercial builds (data centre experience strongly preferred).
• Solid understanding of mechanical packages: HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plant, BMS/interfaces, commissioning considerations (commercially).
• Strong contract knowledge and hands-on experience administering variations/claims.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Comfortable working across office and site environments.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Professional membership (RICS, SCSI, CIOB, or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary + package (bonus, pension, healthcare depending on employer).
• Opportunity to work on major data centre builds in a high-growth market.
• Career progression into Senior Commercial leadership roles.
• Supportive, delivery-focused team with strong pipeline of projects.