QS/Commercial Lead – Infrastructure
The Opportunity
Broadreach Recruitment is supporting a leading infrastructure and engineering consultancy in the appointment of a Commercial Lead based in Dublin.
This is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for overseeing contractual, financial and risk management activities across complex infrastructure and engineering projects throughout Ireland and the UK.
Please Read Before Applying
This role is specifically focused on major infrastructure and government-led projects.
We are looking for candidates with commercial experience across large-scale infrastructure environments such as:
Roads and highways
Rail
Tunnelling
Reservoirs and water infrastructure
Utilities and energy projects
Major civil engineering frameworks
You must understand the commercial and contractual complexity associated with:
Public sector infrastructure delivery
NEC / FIDIC-style contracts
Multi-stakeholder project environments
Long-term frameworks
Commercial risk and variation management at scale
Candidates whose experience is limited to:
Residential construction
SME building projects
Interior fit-out
Small commercial developments
are to be suitable.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will provide strategic commercial guidance to project and operational teams while ensuring compliance with Irish and EU business law requirements.
What You’ll Be DoingCommercial & Contract Management
* Supporting preparation of tender and contract documentation
* Leading commercial management, contract reviews and administration
* Advising Project Managers on:
* Variations
* Cost control
* Commercial strategy
* Managing contractual notices, scope and obligations
* Supporting financial reporting and final account preparation
* Leading commercial discussions with clients and stakeholders
Risk & Supply Chain Management
* Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
* Supporting feasibility reviews for potential projects
* Managing subcontractor and supplier commercial arrangements
* Resolving claims and contractual disputes
* Ensuring compliance with Irish and EU business law requirements
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
* Providing commercial leadership across multiple projects
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members
* Working closely with senior leadership teams
* Coordinating commercial activity across project portfolios
* Regular travel to UK offices and project locations as required
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Strong commercial management experience within:
Infrastructure
Civil engineering
Major projects environments
Strong understanding of:
NEC / FIDIC contracts
Irish and EU commercial frameworks
Experience managing:
Variations
Claims
Commercial risk
Cost control
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
Quantity Surveying & Law degree or similar
RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional qualification
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
About You
Commercially astute and strategically minded
Strong communicator and negotiator
Able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Structured, detail-oriented and solutions-focused
Comfortable operating in high-pressure infrastructure environments
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and engineering projects
Strategic leadership role with high visibility
Exposure to large-scale public and private sector frameworks
Long-term career development within a growing infrastructure environment
Apply Now
If you have experience leading commercial activities across major infrastructure projects and want to play a key role in complex, high-value programmes, apply today or contact Broadreach Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company car
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Senior Commercial management: 5 years (required)
Civil Eng/Infrastructure contract: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Ireland (required)
Location:
Dublin, County Dublin (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
25% (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, County Dublin