Commercial Manager

About KD Group

KD Group, established in 2003 and based in Castlebar, County Mayo, is a prominent Irish mechanical engineering contractor known for quality, safety, and innovation. The company specializes in delivering high-performance engineering solutions across sectors including Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, Industrial, Logistics, Food, Data Centre, Mining, and Energy. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and incorporates BIM and off-site prefabrication into its projects.

KD Group fosters a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and maximize their potential while upholding core values of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, and Excellence.

Role Overview

The role of Commercial Manager at KD Group involves taking full commercial responsibility for Mechanical and Fit-Out projects, progressing towards a Commercial Lead position. This role spans mechanical services installations, including HVAC, pipework and plant, as well as commercial fit-out assignments, handling both complex service packages and fast-paced interior projects.

Beyond traditional quantity surveying, the successful candidate will help formulate commercial strategies, optimize procedures, and support organizational growth. The company values employee development, offering training and advancement opportunities for those demonstrating capability and ambition.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume complete commercial ownership for multiple mechanical and fit-out projects including managing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly cost, value, margin, and forecast reports (CVRs) and actively safeguard project margins across all packages.
• Oversee cash flow management and cost tracking.
• Assist the Contracts Director by reviewing commercial performance, CVRs, and challenging cost/value assessments.
• Identify risks and opportunities in mixed-scope projects and drive consistent commercial processes and reporting.
• Contribute to pricing strategies for mechanical, electrical, and fit-out tenders.
• Procure and negotiate subcontract packages covering HVAC, pipework, controls, drylining, ceilings, flooring, joinery, and finishes.
• Manage and certify subcontract agreements, payments, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Develop and manage detailed construction and commissioning programs; control budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and resource allocation.
• Oversee procurement of plant, materials, and subcontract packages while managing variations and change control.
• Engage in tender reviews, pricing strategies, risk identification, value engineering, and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Administer contract terms, issue contractual notices, and handle variations and compensation events.
• Support and guide junior quantity surveyors and commercial personnel, and contribute to the development of internal commercial procedures and best practices.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Minimum five years experience in a similar commercial management role, preferably within mechanical engineering or building services.
• Level 7 honours degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of both remeasurable M&E contracts and lump-sum fit-out projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and commercial reporting; experienced with commercial or accounting software such as ABM.
• Strong knowledge of bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings for mechanical and fit-out disciplines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in project teams and to communicate effectively.
• Problem-solving skills, adaptability during project delivery, and good command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Irish and international building regulations and standards.
• Valid full, clean driving license required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Standard Monday-to-Friday working hours with early finish on Fridays.
• Twenty days annual leave plus ten bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary with annual reviews.
• Company laptop, mobile phone, and fully expensed company vehicle.