Commercial Manager

Centum Engineering

. Provide commercial leadership across projects and operations .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeIrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive commercial leadership in construction and engineering projects, with a strong focus on cost control, forecasting, and contract management. Proven ability to lead Quantity Surveying functions and manage commercial risks while delivering accurate reporting to senior management.

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Commercial LeadershipContract ManagementCost ControlNegotiation SkillsQuantity Surveying

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlForecastingCash Flow ManagementContractual KnowledgeVariations ManagementClaims ManagementJob-Costing SystemsCommercial ReportingMargin AnalysisAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCalm Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

ExcelProject Dashboards

Industry Keywords

ConstructionEngineeringCommercial RiskEOTsUK ProjectsIrish ProjectsEuropean Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide commercial leadership across projects and operations
Manage contracts, cost control, forecasting, cash flow, procurement, variations, claims and commercial risk
Provide end-to-end commercial responsibility from tender and estimation through project delivery and final account
Lead contract reviews, negotiations and commercial agreements
Maintain visibility of contractual risks, obligations, scope, assumptions and commercial terms
Monitor labour, materials, plant and subcontractor expenditure
Oversee cost-to-complete, final margin and cash-flow forecasting
Lead and coordinate the Quantity Surveying function
Work with Planners and project teams to align programmes and commercial objectives
Lead commercial change management, including variations, dayworks, scope changes and client instructions
Oversee contractual and Early Warning notices
Support payment applications, Extension of Time claims and other commercial claims
Oversee procurement activities and review supplier and subcontractor commercial terms
Identify and manage commercial risks related to pricing, lead times and contractual exposure
Provide accurate, evidence-based and audit-ready commercial reporting to senior management
Report on cost versus earned value, cash flow, variations, claims, risks, opportunities and forecast margins

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior commercial management experience within construction, engineering or industrial environments
Strong contractual knowledge, ideally across UK, Irish and/or European projects
Proven experience managing cost control, forecasting and cash flow
Strong experience with variations, claims and Extensions of Time (EOTs)
Experience managing or leading Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams
Strong negotiation skills and confidence dealing with clients, contractors and professional advisors
A commercially decisive and evidence-led approach
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills, particularly around forecasting, cash flow and margin analysis
Experience with job-costing systems, commercial reporting and project dashboards
Strong communication skills with the ability to report clearly to senior management
Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining strong commercial controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Opportunity to take a senior role within a growing international engineering business
Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and establish consistent commercial standards
Close collaboration with senior management and project delivery teams
Career development within an expanding engineering business