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Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a global FM provider to recruit a high-calibre Commercial Contract Manager for their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects while benefiting from a competitive salary and strong career progression opportunities.

We’re recruiting a Commercial Contract Manager to join a major public contract operating across the Leinster region. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to shape the commercial strategy and supply chain performance across a €14m+ contract environment-while helping to modernise and future-proof FM delivery.

Working closely with the Contract Director and divisional leadership, the successful candidate will oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of the O&M and interface agreements, leading procurement, cost control, risk management, and performance-based supplier models.

Responsibilities for Commercial Contract Manager

• Provide commercial leadership across all contractual deliverables under the PPP agreement, ensuring compliance and best-value outcomes.
• Act as the commercial gatekeeper for multiple large-scale PPP contracts, with ownership of all risk registers and change control processes.
• Lead procurement planning and commercial negotiations, focusing on lifecycle delivery, reactive works, and hard FM services.
• Drive supply chain efficiency through robust vendor management, performance monitoring, and contract amendments in conjunction with the procurement team.
• Advise senior stakeholders on commercial risk, non-compliance, and financial strategy.
• Interface with client-side partners and consortium members on all commercial matters, including reporting and audit obligations.
• Support the development of long-term commercial strategies aligned with operational and financial performance targets.

Requirements for Commercial Contract Manager

• Degree-qualified (NFQ Level 8) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional membership with SCSI, RICS, or equivalent.
• Strong commercial experience in a PPP, FM, or construction environment-ideally with exposure to contract schedules and lifecycle planning.
• Demonstrable ability to lead procurement, manage contractual risk, and deliver value through strategic supply chain partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
• Proficiency with reporting systems, CAFM platforms, and data-led commercial analysis.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance frameworks.

Benefits for Commercial Manager (QS)

• Salary up to €80,000 plus performance bonus.
• Car allowance and flexible benefits package.
• Work across a major PPP portfolio with significant autonomy and impact.
• Key strategic role with access to national and UK&I commercial leadership teams.
• Clear pathway to senior commercial leadership within a structured, supportive organisation.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply below or email to arrange a confidential chat. I’m always happy to advise on roles in the construction market.