Commercial Director

An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Commercial Director to establish and lead a new Dublin office for a growing specialist consultancy.

This senior role combines business leadership, client development and high-level project delivery across commercial management, planning and construction consultancy services in Ireland.

Project Details

The successful candidate will support the delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects across Ireland, providing commercial management and planning consultancy expertise to clients on complex project and contract-related matters.

Likely commissions will include support with contract management, cost control, programme development, scheduling, change management, risk, entitlement and claims across large-scale capital projects in sectors such as transport, utilities, civil engineering and wider building or infrastructure works.

Responsibilities and Duties

This Commercial Director job in Dublin is a senior appointment suited to a commercially astute leader who can combine strong project delivery with office leadership and business growth.

The role offers the chance to launch and build a Dublin presence in the Irish construction market while working closely with the London leadership team.

• Establish and grow the Dublin office, developing local capability and building a strong market presence in Ireland
• Lead the delivery of commercial management and planning consultancy services across major infrastructure and construction projects
• Provide senior guidance on contract management, commercial administration, cost control, programme development, scheduling and project risk
• Advise clients on change management, entitlement, claims strategy and overall project performance improvement
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and help secure repeat business in the Irish construction and infrastructure market
• Represent the business in Dublin and across Ireland, identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing local team as the office expands
• Coordinate closely with the UK leadership team to align delivery standards, technical quality and resource planning
• Support bid submissions, presentations, proposals and strategic business planning
• Act as a trusted senior adviser to clients on complex project and contract-related issues
• Ensure that services are delivered to a high professional standard and in line with client expectations

Desired Skills and Experience

This Commercial Director role would suit a highly experienced construction professional with strong Irish market knowledge and the ability to operate with autonomy in a senior client-facing leadership role.

• Around 15 years or more of experience in commercial management, ideally gained in consultancy and/or Tier 1 contractor environments
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial delivery on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Sound working knowledge of NEC, Irish Public Works Contracts, JCT or similar standard forms of contract
• Strong understanding of cost control, contract management, programme management, scheduling and commercial risk
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-value consultancy services to demanding clients
• Strong business development capability and confidence building work-winning relationships in the Irish market
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Credibility and presence to operate at senior level with autonomy, accountability and sound judgement
• Experience supporting clients on change, entitlement, claims and project performance issues
• Strong client-facing ability with a collaborative and commercially focused approach
• Detailed knowledge of the Irish construction market is essential

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Candidates for this Commercial Director job in Dublin should be able to demonstrate suitable professional and academic credentials relevant to commercial leadership in construction.

• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related subject is preferred
• Additional qualifications in contract law, dispute resolution, project controls or planning would be advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is working with a specialist consultancy seeking to appoint a Commercial Director to launch and lead its new Dublin office.

The business is headquartered in London and presents itself as a provider of commercial, planning and risk management expertise for the construction industry. 

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.