Commercial Director (Dundalk)

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Role is generally based in Dundalk, Louth - New greenfield site

Commercial Director - You will be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators etc - Must come from this type of strategic leadership commercial role

Full time permanent position

Ref: HN12039

On Offer - Commercial Director

A very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 of benefits

The Company - Commercial Director

• Medium-large, established engineering and off-site manufacturing business operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe
• Fast-growing order book across data centre and decarbonisation sectors
• Employee-focused, collaborative culture with career development opportunities
• Operating in a highly specialised, scalable delivery environment

The Role - Commercial Director

• Executive accountability for all commercial strategy, governance, and financial performance across modular data centre projects
• Lead pre-construction bidding, tenders, and client proposals to ensure profitability and competitiveness
• Own contract negotiation, commercial governance, and risk management with contractors, suppliers, and strategic partners
• Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance margin, reduce programme risk, and improve cost certainty
• Implement robust project commercial controls: cost tracking, reporting, forecasting, change control, and claims management
• Act as senior commercial representative for key client relationships and stakeholder engagements
• Contribute to strategic business growth, European data centre expansion, and scaling of modular manufacturing
• Lead, develop, and mentor the commercial team to deliver professional excellence and operational effectiveness

Essential Criteria - Commercial Director

• You will be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators etc - Must come from this type of strategic leadership commercial role
• Extensive senior commercial leadership experience in modular manufacturing, data centre, mission-critical, or project-led sectors
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary commercial and operational teams
• Strong financial acumen and commercial negotiation experience
• Experienced in scaling commercial functions while protecting quality, programme, and margin
• Credible and authoritative with clients, boards, and internal stakeholders

Key Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Client and stakeholder relationship management
• Financial and commercial management
• Team leadership and development
• Operational and project governance
• Continuous improvement & problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates eligible to work permanently in Louth, Ireland.

If this Commercial Director role is of interest, or if you have a related skillset that could suit other senior commercial / operations roles, please apply via the link or contact Hugh Nugent / Darren McVicker in confidence.

Hugh has 13+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland

Keywords: Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, Director of Commercial Operations, Senior Commercial Manager, Modular Manufacturing Commercial Lead, Off-site Manufacturing Commercial Director, Data Centre Commercial Director, Bidding & Tender Manager, Contract Negotiation Director, Commercial Leader, Strategic Commercial Director

Candidates may come from areas such as: Dundalk, Louth, Newry, Armagh, Belfast, Lisburn, Monaghan, Dublin, Ardee, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Ballybay, Banbridge, Bettystown, Blackrock, Carlingford, Carrickmacross, Castlebellingham, Castleblayney, Clogherhead, Collon, Crossmaglen, Drogheda, Dromiskin, Duleek, Dunleer, Inniskeen, Kells, Knockbridge, Laytown, Lurgan, Navan, Omeath, Portadown, Rostrevor, Slane, Tallanstown, Termonfeckin, Trim, Tullyallen, Warrenpoint, and surrounding counties within commuting distance