QS/Commercial Lead - Infrastructure

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
• Reservoirs and water infrastructure
• Utilities and energy projects

You must understand the commercial and contractual complexity associated with:

• NEC / FIDIC-style contracts
• Long-term frameworks
• Commercial risk and variation management at scale

Candidates whose experience is limited to:

• Residential construction
• SME building projects
• Interior fit out

are unlikely 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 Doing Commercial & 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

• 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
• 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.