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