About this role
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Commercial Project Director to join our Commercial Leadership Team, supporting the delivery of large-scale Data Centre construction projects in Ireland and across our European operations.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for commercial strategy, pre‑construction cost management, delivery-stage commercial control, and people leadership across multiple projects, campuses, and geographies. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in cost management, quantity surveying, and commercial governance on complex, high‑value construction programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Strategic Leadership
Own and lead the estimating hub, including:Workflow and delivery strategyResource planning and utilisationFee proposals, fee management, and commercial forecastingPeople leadership, mentoring, and performance managementClient presentations and executive reportingCommercial negotiations with regional and cross‑business stakeholdersAct as a trusted commercial advisor to clients at programme and portfolio level.Support regional leadership in business planning, risk management, and growth strategy.Pre‑Construction & Estimating Excellence
Lead the development and management of cost plans, Provide programme‑level estimating leadership across multiple projects and campuses to support portfolio‑level decision‑making.Oversee benchmarking, value engineering, and cost certainty strategies across multiple geographies.Project Commercial Management
Develop, manage, and control project and programme budgets.Implement robust cost control, forecasting, and change management measures to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets.Review and approve project invoices, valuations, and change orders.Monitor and report on commercial and financial performance, including risk and opportunity management.Ensure commercial governance, controls, and reporting align with internal and client requirements.Stakeholder & Client Management
Liaise with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners to ensure project objectives are met.Lead commercial aspects of procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and dispute avoidance/resolution.Build and maintain strong client relationships across Ireland and Europe. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related field
Minimum of 10 years experience in commercial management/quantity surveyingStrong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement practicesExperience with large-scale construction projects, preferably data center projectsExcellent communication and negotiation skillsAbility to lead, as well as work well in a team environment What We Offer:
Exciting work in an international environment.Independent work with challenging tasks.International development perspectives and training opportunities.Employer-funded pension plan.Modern workplace in centrally located offices with good transport connections.We are looking forward to your application!
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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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