Senior Commercial Manager – Europe

Company: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Your new company An internationally recognised construction and engineering company, delivering complex projects across the Data Centre, Life Sciences, Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Infrastructure and Industrial sectors, currently require a Senior Commercial Manager. Operating throughout Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, this Top Tier Contractor is committed to delivering excellence through innovation, sustainability, collaboration and engineering expertise.

Your new role Due to continued expansion across Europe, this Top Tier Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to provide strategic commercial leadership across a major construction project.The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising project profitability, managing commercial risk, overseeing contractual obligations, and leading high-performing commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery. This role requires an accomplished commercial professional with extensive experience in major projects and international construction environments.Due to the location of the project, you must be flexible for a working rotation of 17 days on site/4 days at home.

What you’ll need to succeed Essential Criteria

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years’ commercial management experience within the construction industry.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects valued in excess of €50 million.
  • Strong knowledge of international construction contracts and commercial frameworks.
  • Experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects and geographic regions.
  • Excellent understanding of project finance, forecasting and cost management.
  • Strong negotiation, dispute resolution and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Europe.

Desirable Criteria

  • Chartered status (MRICS, FRICS, MCIOB or equivalent).
  • Previous experience within data centres, life sciences, advanced manufacturing or major infrastructure projects.
  • Experience operating within multinational project environments.
  • Knowledge of European construction markets and procurement practices.
  • Additional language skills would be advantageous.

What you’ll get in return On offer to the successful candidate is a competitive basic salary, car allowance, pension, flexible working arrangements and private healthcare. In addition, you will also receive a travel allowance (uplift on basic salary), monthly subsistence, accommodation, flights and transport costs.You will be supported in your professional development, with scope for international career progression, by an award-winning Top Tier Contractor.

What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Skills:Quantity Surveyor Commercial Manager Commercial Director Managing Quantity Surveyor

Benefits:£Competitive

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Posted: July 9th, 2026