Commercial Manager in Norwich

GMC Utilities Group is currently looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with strong NEC 4 Option C experience to join our team for one of Ireland's largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects. This is a key strategic role, requiring on-site presence in the Dublin region. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in utility and road infrastructure, with a deep understanding of Design & Build (D&B) contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading civil and utilities company offering excellent packages, including accommodation, for the right candidate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing commercial aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects under NEC 4 Option C.
• Overseeing cost planning, forecasting, and value engineering.
• Leading contract administration and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Providing input to strategic decisions affecting commercial performance and risk.
• Supporting tender submissions, subcontractor procurement, and pricing strategies.
• Engaging collaboratively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Managing change control, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Delivering accurate and timely reports on project financials.

Required Experience and Competencies:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC 4 Option C contracts is preferred.
• Extensive experience in utility and road infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Design & Build contracts.
• Ability to be based in or travel to Dublin region during the work week.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process.

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland's leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values. One of our core values is to focus on the future. Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality. We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people's quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland's infrastructure of tomorrow, today.