Commercial Manager

Centum Engineering

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

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeIrelandMid-LevelSenior💰 €120,000 - €180,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial management, including contract negotiation, cost control, and cash flow forecasting, while leading Quantity Surveying teams to ensure project profitability and compliance with contractual obligations.

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Senior Commercial Management ExperienceStrong Contractual KnowledgeAdvanced Excel SkillsNegotiation SkillsExperience Leading Quantity Surveyors

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlForecastingCash Flow ManagementCommercial ReportingJob-Costing SystemsMargin AnalysisChange ManagementContract ManagementClaims ManagementVariation Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAnalytical JudgementAbility to Maintain Control Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Project DashboardsCommercial ProcessesProcurement Oversight

Industry Keywords

Electrical InstallationsIrish ProjectsUK ProjectsEuropean ProjectsData Centre Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commercial management across projects and operations from tender and estimation through delivery and final account
Manage contracts, cost control, forecasting, cash flow, procurement oversight, variations, claims and commercial risk
Work with Quantity Surveying, Planning, Finance and delivery teams to protect margin and provide senior management with performance visibility
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 commercial processes, controls and reporting
Align programmes, resource assumptions and 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 payment applications, certifications, retentions and outstanding payments with Finance
Support Extension of Time and other commercial claims with project specialists
Review procurement decisions and supplier/subcontractor terms against budgets, programmes, cash flow and contractual exposure
Report on costs, earned value, cash flow, variations, claims, risks, opportunities and forecast outcomes
Travel for client meetings, commercial negotiations, project progress reviews and site visits typically lasting 1–3 days
Lead commercial decisions and negotiations within delegated authority; set standards and escalate material risks to the Managing Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must have the right to work in the EU
Valid passport for travel to EU project locations
Senior commercial management experience in electrical installations is essential
Strong contractual knowledge across Irish, UK 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
Willingness to travel for meetings and project reviews
Previous data centre experience desirable but not essential
Ability to provide evidence of personally owned projects, commercial results, team sizes, commercial authority, margin protection, cash-flow improvements, contractual exposure resolution, variations, claims, final accounts and reporting/control improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-linked bonus
Travel and assignment-specific arrangements explained during recruitment
Opportunity to influence commercial strategy across a growing engineering business
Close collaboration with senior management
Opportunity to help establish consistent standards across major electrical engineering and data centre projects