Head of Commercial - path to Commercial Director (Construction - Main Contracting)
Salary: €90,000-€110,000 + Bonus, Health, Pension
Location: Greater Dublin/Leinster (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Managing Director & Construction Director
About the role
We're hiring a Head of Commercial to lead a small, high-performing team (1 Senior QS + 2 Junior QSs) and build a best-in-class commercial function. The role starts as Head QS with clear six-month deliverables. After review, it expands to Head of Commercial, and-following a successful 12-month review-progresses to Commercial Director with a board seat.
What you'll do (first 6 months)
Lead the commercial team; own commercial controls across live projects
Review main contract appointments (Ts&Cs, LADs); manage subcontractor appointments & payments
Set up cashflow, CVR with live reporting, WIP/EVA, and robust change control
Produce Bills of Quantities (incl. civils/siteworks) and align monthly with the client QS (no-surprises final accounts)
Coordinate closely with Bidding/EstimatingAfter 6-12 months
Take full ownership of the Commercial function; review, recommend, and implement improvements
Drive cost efficiencies and data-driven bidding
Join the Bid/No-Bid decision team and explore new market opportunities
Present commercial performance at senior management/board levelWhat we're looking for
BSc in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management (chartership MRICS/MSCSI/SCSI is a plus)
10-15+ years post-grad QS/commercial experience (main contracting or D&B) with team leadership
Strong working knowledge of Irish PWC/GCCC and RIAI (FIDIC/NEC an advantage)
Proven record in claims/EoT/loss & expense, subcontract procurement & payment cycles, and final accounts
Expert in CVR, cashflow forecasting, and risk/opportunity management; advanced Excel; exposure to cost/ERP tools (e.g., COINS/Causeway/BuildSoft/Sage) and dashboards (Power BI)
Irish market experience is an advantage
Modular/off-site experience is an advantage (not required)Benefits & working style
€90,000-€110,000 base + Bonus, Health Insurance, Pension
Hybrid: 4 days in office / 1 day WFH
Clear progression pathway to Commercial DirectorHow to apply
Apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss experience against the six-month deliverables.
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