Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Industrial Services

Location: Ireland

About the Role

Harmonics Recruitment is currently sourcing an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Manager on behalf of a leading organisation operating within the industrial services sector.

This is a key position within the business, working closely with Operations, Finance and Senior Management to drive commercial performance, improve profitability and provide meaningful commercial insight across multiple projects and contracts throughout Ireland.

The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening commercial controls, managing contractual risks and opportunities, and supporting sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management activities across multiple projects and contracts.

• Oversee contract administration, variations, claims and final accounts.

• Review contractual terms and identify commercial risks and opportunities.

• Manage Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), forecasting and commercial reporting.

• Monitor project profitability, margins, cost performance and cash collection.

• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts and cashflow projections.

• Partner with operational teams to drive improved commercial performance and profitability.

• Provide commercial analysis and insight to support senior management decision-making.

• Support tender submissions, pricing exercises, bid reviews and commercial evaluations.

• Ensure robust commercial governance, reporting and financial controls across projects.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Economics, Finance or a related discipline.

• Previous experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Business Partner role.

• Strong commercial awareness with demonstrated experience in project profitability, forecasting and margin analysis.

• Proven expertise in contract administration, commercial reporting and risk management.

• Experience within industrial services, engineering, maintenance, construction, utilities or contracting environments.

• Strong analytical, financial reporting and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams to improve commercial performance and business outcomes.

• Strong IT, Advanced Excel skills and experience using business reporting systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience administering construction, engineering, maintenance or industrial services contracts.

• Strong understanding of commercial risk, contract variations, claims and final account management.

• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, JCT or similar forms of contract would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Experience supporting tender reviews, pricing strategies and commercial bids.

• Exposure to industrial maintenance, energy, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, infrastructure or engineering sectors.

• Experience working with financial and commercial reporting systems.

Success in this role will be measured by improved project profitability, stronger commercial controls, accurate forecasting and reporting, effective management of contractual claims and variations, and the delivery of valuable commercial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing organisation within the industrial services sector, offering the chance to make a tangible impact on commercial performance.

The role provides significant exposure to senior leadership, involvement across a diverse portfolio of projects and contracts, and the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, profitability and business growth.

Interested in Learning More?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Harmonics Recruitment @ recruit@harmonics.ie

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.