Principal Commercial Manager

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Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Commercial Manager to join our Consulting business in Ireland.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially astute professional looking to influence how major infrastructure and consultancy contracts are shaped, administered and delivered. You'll play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio, building trusted client relationships and developing a high-performing commercial team that supports the continued growth of our Ireland business.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week.

We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. We are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.

The Role

As Principal Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across our Ireland portfolio, ensuring contracts are administered effectively and commercial objectives are achieved. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivery teams and senior stakeholders, helping to shape commercial strategy while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex contract administration and commercial governance.

The role offers a broad range of responsibilities covering commercial leadership, NEC and Irish public works contract administration, financial oversight, procurement, supply chain management and team development. You will have the autonomy to improve ways of working, influence decision-making and make a measurable impact on project outcomes and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and cost consultancy services across Amey's Ireland portfolio.
• Take ownership of budgets, forecasts, financial reporting and commercial performance reporting.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities, helping teams protect value, improve margins and manage commercial exposure.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support successful project delivery.
• Continuously improve commercial processes, controls and governance arrangements.
• Provide expert advice on NEC and Irish Government contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, payment procedures, notices and change management.
• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, commercial assessments and claims support activities.
• Provide quality assurance across commercial and contractual outputs.
• Build strong relationships with senior client, commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for repeat commissions and support business growth initiatives.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing commercial team.
• Promote collaboration across Consulting, the wider Amey Group, clients and supply chain partners.
• Champion Zero Harm, accountability, inclusion and ethical leadership.
• Support the recruitment, development and retention of diverse talent within the business.

What You Will Bring To Us

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership, fellowship or equivalent professional standing with RICS, CICES or another relevant professional institution.
• Significant experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, contract administration or commercial advisory roles within infrastructure, engineering, construction, consultancy or professional services.
• Strong experience working within the Irish construction and contracting environment.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Irish Government contracts, including GCCC and Public Works Contracts.
• Extensive experience working with NEC contracts and advising project teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Sound understanding of the Republic of Ireland Construction Contracts Act 2013.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen covering estimating, pricing, forecasting, cost control, commercial accounting and performance reporting.
• Experience leading contract reviews, negotiations, commercial assessments and claims-related activities.
• A proven track record of building trusted senior stakeholder relationships and influencing commercial outcomes.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing commercial professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex contractual matters.
• Strong organisational skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to integrity, inclusion and professional excellence.

What We Can Offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Structured career development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Recognition and support for achieving professional qualifications.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous pension contribution from Amey.
• Minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary.
• Flexible benefits package, including the option to tailor benefits to your individual needs.
• Health cash plans, GP support and employee assistance programmes.
• Access to retail discounts and employee savings schemes.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Two Community Involvement Days each year for volunteering and charitable activities.

About Amey

Who We Are
Amey is a leading infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical infrastructure assets and systems.

What We Do
We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance transport, defence and civic infrastructure. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering expertise and operational excellence, we create resilient, sustainable and high-value solutions throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure assets.

To find out more, visit our website: amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any stage of the recruitment process.

Apply Today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.