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Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Department: Engineering / Infrastructure / Transportation
Reports to: Head of Commercial or Programme Director
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (will consider long term Contractor)

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager with a strong engineering background to lead and support commercial functions for Irish Rail projects based in Dublin. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree, chartered status, and significant experience in delivering complex projects, ideally within transportation sector.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial and contractual aspects of infrastructure and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and procedures (including NTA, TII, TFI, and IÉ).

• Provide commercial oversight across all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility through design and delivery.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and welfare regulations.

• Support and mentor technical teams in applying civil engineering design principles, Eurocodes, and construction standards.

• Engage effectively with contractors in design and build environments to ensure commercially viable solutions and smooth project delivery.

• Oversee preparation and review of contracts and procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with public sector and Irish construction procurement frameworks.

• Contribute to the programming and delivery of works to meet timelines and financial targets.

• Support line management responsibilities, including performance reviews and staff development where required.

• Perform or supervise the checking of civil engineering deliverables.

• Utilise computer analysis tools in the assessment and delivery of technical and commercial solutions.

• Represent the organisation in stakeholder meetings, providing clear and professional communication.

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Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., Engineers Ireland).

• Proven experience in the application of health, safety, and welfare regulations in an engineering context.

• Strong background in the application of civil engineering and construction principles, with experience of project delivery in construction-related markets.

• Demonstrable experience working with contractors in a design and build environment.

• In-depth understanding of contract conditions and commercial procedures.

• Experience with Irish rail or transportation infrastructure is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with NTA, TII, TFI, and IÉ standards and procedures is advantageous.

• Proficient in programming, cost control, and delivery tracking tools.

• Strong knowledge and application of Eurocodes.