Commercial Manager - €Multi-Million construction projects
Leading International Main Contractor
Ireland and Europe opportunities
Salary €110,000 to €130,000 DOE plus full expat package - accommodation - rotation - flights allowance
The Company
This international contractor is a recognised leader in €Multi-Million mission critical construction across Ireland and mainland Europe. With a secured pipeline of major developments stretching to 2030 and beyond, they are delivering some of the largest and most technically complex construction projects currently under construction in Europe.
Operating with a strong senior leadership structure and established commercial governance, the business offers long term career progression, international mobility and exposure to flagship hyper-scale data centre builds.
The Role
This is a senior Commercial Manager position on a large scale data centre construction project with opportunities in Ireland and major cities across Europe.
Reporting to the Commercial Lead, you will take full ownership of commercial performance on site. You will drive cost control, procurement strategy, financial reporting and contractual governance across a fast track, high value mission critical project.
You will lead and develop the on site commercial team while working closely with project directors, construction managers and the client to ensure the project is delivered profitably and in line with programme objectives.
This opportunity is being advertised in Ireland for experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors who are open to working on major European data centre projects with a structured expat package.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead all commercial and procurement functions on a large scale data centre project
* Implement and maintain strong cost control and budget management processes
* Prepare and present detailed commercial reports to senior leadership
* Develop procurement strategies aligned with programme and cost objectives
* Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and contract administration
* Oversee valuations, variations, final accounts and cash flow forecasting
* Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
* Ensure contractual compliance and protection of commercial interests
* Support accurate client billing and financial reporting
* Promote best practice commercial management across the project team
About You
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline
* 10 years plus experience in a Commercial Manager or senior commercial role
* Strong background in construction, engineering, infrastructure or mission critical projects
* Proven experience leading commercial teams on high value builds
* Excellent knowledge of cost management, procurement and contract administration
* Comfortable operating in fast paced, technically complex project environments
* Strong negotiation, reporting and stakeholder management skills
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and commercial management systems
* Data centre, energy, pharmaceutical or industrial construction experience is advantageous
What's on Offer
Salary €110,000 to €130,000 depending on experience
Benefits
* Tax free living away allowance paid in addition to salary
* Single occupancy accommodation including utilities
* Attractive expat tax incentives subject to eligibility
* Rotation with regular return flights included
* In country transport provided
* Long term secured pipeline of European data centre projects
* Clear progression within an established international contractor
Why Apply
This is an opportunity to join the commercial leadership team on one of Europe's largest construction programmes. The scale of the development, combined with a long term pipeline across multiple European locations, offers stability and career progression rarely found on single project appointments.
For Commercial Managers in Ireland seeking international data centre construction experience, a strong expat package and the chance to work on hyper-scale, mission critical builds, this role provides both financial reward and long term opportunity.
How to Apply
To discuss this Commercial Manager opportunity, contact Cathal McKeever at Breagh Recruitment on or call for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialise in Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor and commercial leadership roles within the data centre and mission critical construction sector across Ireland and Europe.
We work with contractors delivering hyperscale data centre construction projects and understand the commercial expertise required to succeed at Commercial Manager level on large international builds.
Related roles include Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Lead, Commercial Director, Project Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager.