Commercial Manager

Centum Engineering

. Lead commercial management across projects and operations from tender and estimation through delivery and final account .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeIrelandMid-LevelSenior💰 €120,000 - €180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in commercial management within electrical engineering or construction, focusing on cost control, forecasting, cash flow management, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to lead teams, manage risks, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations while delivering results.

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Senior Commercial Leadership ExperienceStrong Contractual KnowledgeAdvanced Excel SkillsExperience Leading Quantity SurveyorsProven Cost Control and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlForecastingCash Flow ManagementContract NegotiationCommercial ReportingJob-Costing SystemsMargin AnalysisChange ManagementClaims ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong Negotiation SkillsClear CommunicationAnalytical JudgementAbility to Maintain Control Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Project DashboardsCommercial Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringElectrical ConstructionUK ProjectsIrish ProjectsEuropean ProjectsQuantity SurveyingProcurement OversightMargin ProtectionContractual ExposureExtensions of Time

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commercial management across projects and operations from tender and estimation through delivery and final account
Take responsibility for contracts, cost control, forecasting, cash flow, procurement oversight, variations, claims and commercial risk
Work with Quantity Surveying, Planning, Finance and project delivery teams to protect margin and provide senior management with visibility of business performance
Lead contract reviews, negotiations and commercial agreements
Ensure project teams understand contractual requirements, notices and submission deadlines
Oversee labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs, earned value, cost-to-complete, final margin and cash-flow forecasts
Identify margin erosion and commercial exposure, agree recovery plans and track completion
Lead the Quantity Surveying function and maintain consistent commercial processes, controls and reporting
Align programmes, resource assumptions and commercial forecasts with Planners and delivery teams
Lead change management for variations, dayworks, scope changes and client instructions
Ensure contractual notices, including Early Warnings where applicable, are issued on time
Ensure variations and claims are evidenced, priced, submitted, negotiated and progressed
Oversee applications for payment, certifications, retentions and outstanding payments; coordinate receipts and forecasts with Finance
Support Extension of Time claims and other commercial claims with project specialists
Review procurement decisions and supplier or subcontractor terms against budgets, programmes, cash flow and contractual exposure
Provide evidence-based reporting on costs, earned value, cash flow, variations, claims, risks, opportunities and forecast outcomes
Lead commercial decisions and negotiations within delegated authority
Set commercial standards, challenge unsupported positions and escalate material contractual, payment or margin risks to the Managing Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in electrical engineering or electrical construction is essential
Senior commercial leadership experience within electrical engineering or electrical construction is essential
Right to work in the EU
Valid passport for travel to EU project locations
Strong contractual knowledge across UK, Irish and/or European projects
Proven experience managing cost control, forecasting, cash flow, variations, claims and Extensions of Time
Experience leading Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams
Strong negotiation skills and confidence dealing with clients, contractors and professional advisers
Advanced Excel skills, particularly in forecasting, cash flow and margin analysis
Experience with job-costing systems, commercial reporting and project dashboards
Clear communication, sound analytical judgement and ability to maintain control under pressure
Evidence of personally owned commercial responsibilities and delivered results, including project and portfolio values, electrical scope, team sizes, commercial authority, margin protection, cash-flow improvements, contractual exposure resolution, variations, claims or final accounts, and reporting or control improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related bonus
Opportunity to work closely with senior management and project teams
Influence commercial strategy
Opportunity to help establish consistent standards across an expanding portfolio
Learning and development through continued learning