About Our Client 

Our client is a leading, highly respected cost and commercial advisory firm with a strong market presence across Ireland and wider Europe. The business is known for its technical depth, governance-led approach, and long-standing relationships with blue-chip developers, institutional investors, and major contractors.

They operate across complex, high-value sectors including commercial, healthcare, industrial, high-tech and major infrastructure-led developments, with a particular strength in mechanical and electrical cost advisory. Their portfolio is characterised by technically demanding projects where robust cost leadership and strategic commercial oversight are critical to successful delivery.

As an employer, the firm offers financial stability, mature systems, and a partnership-led culture. Senior leaders benefit from meaningful autonomy, visibility at board level, and the opportunity to shape both project outcomes and the long-term direction of the business.

What They Are Looking For

Our client is seeking a Director of Cost (M&E) to lead and further develop their building services cost management capability in Dublin. The role sits at senior leadership level and reports directly to the regional or national leadership team.

This appointment has been driven by sustained growth, increasing demand for specialist M&E advisory services, and a strong forward pipeline of complex projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting strategy, leading teams, and overseeing the delivery of M&E cost management services across major programmes.

This role will suit a senior commercial leader with deep M&E expertise, strong client-facing capability, and the ability to balance strategic leadership with high-level technical oversight.

Why This Role Is Unique 

This is a rare opportunity to operate at Director level within a market-leading consultancy, with full responsibility for shaping and growing the M&E cost function. The role offers long-term influence, a clear route to equity or partnership discussions, and exposure to some of the most complex building services projects in the Irish market.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership of the M&E cost management function

• Setting commercial strategy and governance standards for M&E services

• Oversight of pre- and post-contract cost management on major projects

• Leading client relationships and acting as a trusted senior advisor

• Managing risk, value engineering, and cost certainty across complex schemes

• Supporting business development and securing new client opportunities

• Leading, mentoring, and developing senior and junior cost management teams

• Ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with internal systems

• Reporting at board and senior stakeholder level

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar

• Significant experience in senior M&E cost management roles

• Proven leadership experience within a consultancy or client-side environment

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

• Excellent commercial, contractual, and governance expertise

• Confident communicator at executive and board level

• Professional accreditation (RICS / SCSI) preferred

What’s On Offer

The role offers a base salary of up to €130,000, depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive executive-level package.

This position provides long-term career progression, genuine strategic influence, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a high-performing M&E cost advisory business.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com

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About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected cost and commercial advisory business with a strong presence across the Irish market. They work closely with a broad range of public and private sector clients and are recognised for delivering robust commercial advice on complex construction and infrastructure programmes.

The consultancy operates across multiple sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and major infrastructure-led developments. Their project portfolio often involves technically complex schemes where strong cost planning, governance, and client-facing advisory capability are critical to successful outcomes.

As an employer, the business offers a stable platform with mature systems, clear career frameworks, and strong leadership visibility. Senior staff are trusted to manage client relationships, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

What They Are Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join their Irish operations. The role sits within the project and cost management team and reports directly to an Associate Director or Director, depending on project scope.

This position has been created due to sustained growth and an expanding client base. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering cost management services across the full project lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and supporting the commercial success of major schemes.

This role will suit a cost professional who enjoys client-facing responsibility, values technical excellence, and is looking to progress toward Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director level.

Why This Role Is Unique 

This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. It provides a clear pathway for progression within a consultancy that values long-term development and strategic contribution.

Responsibilities

• Delivering full pre- and post-contract cost management services

• Preparation of cost plans, estimates, and budgets

• Value engineering and cost advice throughout the design process

• Procurement advice and tender management

• Cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Managing change control and risk management processes

• Preparation and agreement of final accounts

• Client-facing advisory and stakeholder management

• Supporting junior team members where required

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

• 4–7+ years’ experience in a consultancy or client-side cost management role

• Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors

• Strong technical and commercial awareness

• Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Professional accreditation (RICS / SCSI) preferred but not essential

What’s On Offer

The role offers a salary of up to €75,000, depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy offering long-term career progression, exposure to complex projects, and the chance to work closely with senior leaders on high-profile schemes.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded building contractor with a strong presence across the Irish construction market. They are recognised for delivering complex, high-quality projects for a blue-chip client base and have built a reputation for commercial rigour, programme certainty, and consistent delivery.

The business operates across a broad range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and mixed-use developments. Their portfolio includes medium to large-scale projects, often involving technically demanding scopes and competitive tender environments where strong pre-construction capability is critical.

As an employer, they are known for their financial stability, structured leadership team, and mature estimating and commercial systems. Senior staff benefit from clear visibility to decision-makers, a collaborative culture, and genuine influence over bid strategy and outcomes.

What They Are Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Dublin-based pre-construction team. The role sits at a senior level within the estimating function and reports directly to the Estimating Manager or Commercial Director.

This appointment has been created due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming tenders. The successful candidate will take a lead role in preparing competitive tenders, shaping bid strategy, and supporting successful project awards across multiple sectors.

This role will suit a commercially astute estimator who is confident leading bids, enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, and wants to play a key role in influencing the future workload of the business.

Why This Role Is Unique

This role offers the opportunity to operate at the heart of pre-construction decision-making, with direct input into bid strategy and project selection. It provides a clear pathway toward Estimating Manager or Commercial Director-level positions within a stable and growing contractor.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of competitive tenders from initial enquiry through submission

• Developing and managing detailed cost plans and estimates

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and scope documentation

• Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing

• Assessing risk, opportunity, and value engineering options

• Supporting bid strategy, programme input, and commercial assumptions

• Preparing tender presentations and post-tender clarifications

• Working closely with commercial, design, and delivery teams

• Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes and systems

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline

• Significant experience in an estimating role within a contractor environment

• Proven track record delivering successful tenders on medium to large-scale projects

• Strong commercial and numerical skills

• Ability to work across multiple bids concurrently

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience across multiple construction sectors preferred

What’s On Offer

The role offers a salary of up to €100,000, depending on experience, along with a competitive benefits package.

This is a long-term opportunity within a financially secure contractor, offering exposure to high-quality projects, senior leadership engagement, and clear progression into senior pre-construction or commercial leadership roles.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded international contractor operating across Europe, delivering complex construction and engineering-led projects for major global clients. The business has established a strong reputation for commercial rigour, disciplined delivery, and the successful execution of large, technically demanding programmes.

They are active across multiple high-value sectors, working on mission-critical assets that require robust governance, advanced commercial controls, and experienced leadership. Their European operations continue to grow, supported by strong financial backing, a secure order book, and a long-term strategic vision.

As an employer, the business offers a mature operating environment with clear reporting structures, strong governance, and direct engagement with senior leadership. This is an organisation where experienced professionals are trusted with real responsibility and are given the autonomy to influence outcomes at scale.

What They Are Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to take ownership of commercial performance on a major European programme based in Vienna. The role sits at senior project leadership level and reports directly to regional or country-level commercial leadership.

This position has been created in response to significant project awards and continued expansion within the European market. The successful candidate will lead all commercial aspects of delivery, shaping strategy, managing risk, and ensuring strong commercial governance across complex project environments.

This role will suit a confident senior commercial professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery levels, balancing board-level reporting with hands-on leadership of commercial teams.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role on a major international project, with full ownership of commercial outcomes. The position offers exposure to large-scale, technically complex work and provides a clear pathway toward regional or European commercial leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for commercial strategy and performance on the project

• Leading cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Managing risk, opportunity, and commercial governance frameworks

• Oversight of procurement strategy and major subcontractor negotiations

• Contract administration and management of change control processes

• Leadership, mentoring, and development of commercial teams

• Managing client relationships and senior stakeholder engagement

• Ensuring compliance with internal commercial controls and reporting standards

• Supporting project leadership with strategic commercial advice

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

• Significant experience in senior commercial roles on large or complex projects

• Strong background in contractor-led environments

• Proven ability to lead commercial teams and manage high-value packages

• Excellent contractual and commercial acumen

• Confident communicator at senior stakeholder and board level

• Willingness to be based in Vienna on a long-term basis

What’s On Offer

The role offers a base salary of up to £120,000, depending on experience, alongside a competitive international package.

This position provides long-term career progression within a growing European operation, exposure to landmark projects, and the opportunity to operate at the highest level of commercial leadership within the business.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com

About Our Client 

Our client is a well-established and highly respected building contractor with a strong footprint across the Irish construction market. They are known for delivering high-quality projects for a blue-chip client base and have built a reputation for commercial discipline, programme certainty, and consistent project outcomes.

The business operates across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential and mixed-use developments. Their project portfolio typically spans medium to large-scale builds, often involving technically complex scopes and fast-paced delivery environments that demand strong commercial control and stakeholder coordination.

As an employer, they are recognised for their stability, strong leadership team, and well-developed commercial systems. Senior staff benefit from genuine autonomy, clear reporting lines, and direct exposure to decision-makers, making this an attractive environment for professionals looking to build long-term careers.

What They Are Looking For

Our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Dublin-based commercial team. The role sits within the core project delivery function and reports directly to a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, depending on project size and structure.

This appointment has been created due to sustained project wins and an expanding pipeline of work. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of live projects, supporting cost control, procurement, and contractual compliance from pre-contract through to final account.

This role will suit a commercially astute QS who is confident working in a contractor environment, enjoys taking ownership of packages, and wants to continue developing toward a Senior QS position within a structured and supportive organisation.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a strong order book and clear progression pathways. The role offers exposure to varied project types and increasing commercial responsibility, providing an excellent platform for career advancement within a stable and growing business.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the commercial management of construction projects from award through to final account

• Preparation and management of cost plans, budgets, and forecasts

• Measurement, valuations, and cost reporting

• Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiations, and appointments

• Administering contracts and supporting change management processes

• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts

• Supporting risk identification and mitigation strategies

• Liaising with site teams, consultants, and clients to ensure commercial objectives are met

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

• 3–6+ years’ experience in a contractor or consultancy environment

• Experience working on medium to large-scale construction projects

• Strong understanding of cost control, procurement, and contract administration

• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders

• Ambition to progress toward a Senior Quantity Surveyor role

What’s On Offer

The successful candidate will receive a salary of up to €70,000, depending on experience, along with a competitive benefits package.

This role offers long-term career development, exposure to high-quality projects, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values its commercial team and invests in professional development.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded specialist contractor operating at the forefront of mechanical and electrical delivery across Ireland. With a strong market presence and a reputation for technical excellence, they are trusted by major developers, main contractors, and institutional clients to deliver complex building services packages on mission-critical projects.

The business is actively involved in large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, high-tech, and infrastructure-related developments, delivering technically demanding MEP scopes within fast-paced, high-value project environments. Their ability to manage risk, programme, and cost across intricate building services packages has positioned them as a go-to partner in their sector.

As an employer, they offer financial stability, mature commercial systems, and clear governance. Senior staff benefit from direct access to leadership, meaningful autonomy in their roles, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes across a growing project portfolio.

What They Are Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their Dublin-based commercial team. The role sits within the core project delivery function and reports to a Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Director, depending on project scale.

This position has been created due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of secured work. The successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages, supporting projects from pre-contract through delivery and final account.

This role will suit a commercially confident QS with strong building services experience, capable of operating autonomously while contributing to broader commercial strategy and supporting junior team members where required.

Why This Role Is Unique 

This role offers exposure to some of the most technically complex MEP projects in the Irish market, with genuine scope to influence commercial strategy and delivery outcomes. It provides a clear pathway toward Senior or Commercial Manager-level positions within a business that continues to scale.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages

• Preparation and control of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

• Managing CVRs and monthly commercial reporting

• Procurement strategy, tendering, and appointment of subcontractors

• Contract administration and management of variations and change control

• Risk identification, mitigation, and commercial governance

• Preparation, negotiation, and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts

• Liaising closely with project teams, design consultants, and clients

• Supporting continuous improvement of commercial systems and processes

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar

• 5+ years’ experience in an MEP / building services contractor environment

• Proven experience managing mechanical and electrical packages

• Strong contractual and commercial awareness

• Experience working on large-scale or technically complex projects

• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to operate autonomously while contributing to wider team objectives

What’s On Offer

The role offers a salary of up to €85,000, depending on experience, along with a competitive benefits package.

This is a long-term opportunity within a financially secure business that invests in its people, offers exposure to high-profile projects, and provides a clear route for career progression into senior commercial leadership roles.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Finn Davey on +353 1 270 9457 or email finn@gedonexecutive.com

About the business

We are partnered with a highly regarded, independent construction and project advisory consultancy with a strong reputation across Australia for planning, programming and project controls services. The business is trusted by major public and private sector clients to support the delivery of technically complex, high-profile developments across multiple asset classes.

With an established and growing presence in Brisbane, the team is actively involved in large-scale sporting infrastructure, major vertical builds, and complex commercial, residential, health and transport projects. The local office operates as a small, tight-knit team within a broader national platform, offering genuine collaboration, autonomy and long-term career progression for high performers.

The culture is professional but down-to-earth, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence, teamwork and developing future leaders from within.

What they are looking for

Due to continued project wins and a strong forward workload, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to strengthen its planning and project controls capability in Brisbane.

This role will see you working closely with senior leadership, clients and delivery teams on some of the most complex and high-value projects in the market. You’ll take ownership of construction programmes from early planning through to delivery, acting as a trusted advisor on time, sequencing, risk and project strategy.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical planning but is also motivated by progression, visibility and a clear pathway into leadership-level roles as the team continues to grow.

Why this role is unique

You’ll gain exposure to genuinely career-defining projects — from major sporting infrastructure and transport programs to large-scale commercial towers, residential developments and complex health facilities.

Unlike larger, siloed teams, this is a close-knit Brisbane group where your contribution is visible, valued and influential. The business has a clear growth strategy in Queensland, creating a genuine opportunity to step into Planning Manager, Associate or broader leadership roles over time for the right individual.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction programmes across major infrastructure and building projects
• Lead planning inputs from early works and design through to delivery and completion
• Provide expert advice on sequencing, methodology, risk and time management
• Prepare baseline programmes, short-term lookaheads and recovery schedules
• Monitor progress, analyse delays and provide mitigation strategies
• Support EOT assessments, forensic analysis and programme reporting where required
• Liaise closely with clients, consultants and contractor teams
• Mentor and support junior planners as the team continues to grow
• Contribute to the ongoing development of planning systems and best practice

Criteria

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Background across complex building or infrastructure sectors such as commercial, residential, health, transport or major venues
• Strong technical capability in construction programming and schedule management
• Proficiency with industry-standard planning software (e.g. Primavera P6)
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
• Ambition to progress into leadership and people management roles

What’s on offer

• Salary package up to $230,000, depending on experience
• Exposure to major, city-shaping projects across Brisbane and Queensland
• Clear and realistic pathway into Planning Manager / leadership-level roles
• A small, high-performing and collaborative local team environment
• Strong professional development, mentoring and long-term career support
• Flexible working arrangements and long-term role stability

How to apply

Apply via the Apply Now button, or send an updated CV directly to
mick@gedonexecutive.com

About Our Client

We are partnered with a leading specialist Mechanical & Electrical contractor operating at the highest end of the technical construction market. The business is deeply embedded in the delivery of complex, mission-critical environments and has a long-standing presence across major advanced manufacturing and high-tech infrastructure projects in Ireland.

Their project portfolio includes large-scale, highly regulated M&E installations requiring exceptional precision, data accuracy, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. With ongoing works across Dublin and Kildare, the organisation continues to invest in strengthening its on-site commercial and technical capability to support long-term project delivery.

As a specialist contractor with mature systems and strong governance, they offer commercially minded professionals hands-on exposure to some of Ireland’s most technically demanding construction environments.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its on-site commercial team, working closely with the Commercial Manager on a major semiconductor project. This role will suit someone with prior semiconductor project experience, which is essential due to the complexity of systems and the extended training period required in this sector.

The position offers a blended scope, incorporating elements of Quantity Surveying, Engineering, and Project Management. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in live measurement, commercial reporting, subcontractor management, and data-driven cost control, operating within a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

This role will suit a technically capable professional with 1–5 years’ experience who is confident working with digital tools, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives on close collaboration with site and engineering teams.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This is a rare opportunity to work directly on a major semiconductor facility, gaining exposure to one of the most specialised construction sectors in the market. The role offers deep technical development, close mentorship from senior commercial leadership, and long-term career value in a sector where experienced professionals are in high demand.

Responsibilities

• Carry out active measurement of installed M&E works on site to support valuations and cost control.

• Manage and interrogate project data using BIM platforms and specialist M&E/commercial software.

• Support commercial reporting, forecasting, and package-level cost tracking.

• Manage subcontractor performance, progress, and commercial compliance.

• Assist with subcontractor negotiations, variations, and change management processes.

• Communicate effectively with engineering, project management, and client-side teams to ensure alignment.

• Support document control, audit readiness, and compliance reporting within a regulated environment.

Criteria for the Role

• 1–5 years’ experience in a QS, Engineering, or Project Management role within construction.

• Essential prior experience working on semiconductor projects.

• Strong capability in BIM environments and specialist data management software.

• Experience with live measurement, subcontractor coordination, and commercial reporting.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, comfortable operating in a site-based role.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of circa €65,000, dependent on experience and technical capability.
Long-term involvement on a major semiconductor project across Dublin and Kildare.
Close, day-to-day collaboration with an experienced Commercial Manager on site.
A technically diverse role blending QS, engineering, and PM responsibilities.
Significant career value through continued exposure to highly specialised M&E environments.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Finn Davey on +353 1 270 9457 or email finn@gedonexecutive.com

About Our Client

We are partnered with a leading Tier 1 contractor specialising exclusively in the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data centre developments across Europe. The organisation is highly regarded for its technical capability, strong commercial governance, and proven track record delivering complex, high-value digital infrastructure projects for global hyperscale and colocation clients.

Their European operations continue to expand rapidly, supported by a substantial pipeline of data centre developments across multiple strategic markets. These projects are characterised by fast-track programmes, complex MEP integration, and demanding commercial and contractual environments. With mature systems, strong financial backing, and experienced senior leadership, the business operates at the forefront of the global data centre construction sector.

As an employer of choice, the organisation offers senior commercial leaders direct access to executive decision-making, genuine influence over major project outcomes, and long-term career opportunities within one of the most resilient and fastest-growing construction markets worldwide.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join its senior project team in Helsinki. This is a pivotal leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial performance, contractual governance, and financial outcomes of major data centre projects delivered in the region.

The role has been created to support the continued expansion of the contractor’s European data centre portfolio and to strengthen senior commercial leadership on large, technically complex schemes. Reporting into regional commercial leadership, the successful candidate will oversee commercial teams on site, shape commercial strategy, and act as a key advisor to project and executive leadership.

This position is ideally suited to an established Commercial Manager or a highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into full commercial ownership within a Tier 1 data centre delivery environment.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial function on some of Europe’s most significant data centre developments, providing exposure to large-scale, mission-critical projects with substantial budgets and complexity. The role offers strong visibility to senior regional and European leadership, with clear progression toward senior commercial or regional leadership roles.

With a secure forward pipeline and exclusive focus on digital infrastructure, this position offers long-term stability, accelerated career development, and the opportunity to build deep expertise within the data centre sector.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of major data centre projects or defined portfolios, ensuring strong financial performance and contractual compliance.

• Lead and manage the commercial team on site, setting standards for reporting, governance, and commercial best practice.

• Oversee all contractual matters, including administration of main contracts and subcontracts, correspondence, and risk management.

• Drive cost control, forecasting, and accurate CVRs, providing clear commercial insight to senior project and regional leadership.

• Lead the management and negotiation of variations, change events, and claims to secure full commercial entitlement.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for major trade packages, supporting timely and commercially robust subcontract awards.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across fast-track, technically complex data centre environments.

• Support project directors and regional leadership with commercial strategy, reporting, and decision-making.

Criteria for the Role

• Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager within a Tier 1 main contractor environment.

• Strong background delivering large-scale, technically complex projects, ideally within data centres, mission-critical, or high-specification sectors.

• High-level commercial and financial acumen with a strong track record of driving profitable project outcomes.

• Excellent contractual knowledge and experience managing complex contract forms in fast-track environments.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.

What’s On Offer

A competitive executive-level salary reflective of your experience and seniority.
The opportunity to lead commercial delivery on major data centre developments within a Tier 1 environment.
Clear progression pathways into senior commercial or regional leadership roles as the European portfolio continues to expand.
A well-resourced, high-performance business operating at the forefront of global digital infrastructure delivery.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com

About Our Client

We are partnered with a leading Tier 1 contractor specialising in the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data centre developments across Europe. The organisation is widely recognised for its technical excellence, robust governance, and proven capability in executing complex, high-value digital infrastructure projects for global hyperscale and colocation clients.

Their European operations continue to expand rapidly, underpinned by a strong pipeline of major data centre developments across multiple strategic markets. These projects are characterised by fast-track programmes, complex MEP integration, high-specification construction standards, and demanding commercial and contractual frameworks. The business operates with mature systems, strong financial backing, and experienced leadership teams embedded within the data centre sector.

As an employer of choice, the organisation offers senior commercial professionals direct exposure to executive leadership, genuine influence over major project outcomes, and the opportunity to build long-term careers within one of the fastest-growing sectors in global construction.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on major data centre projects based in Helsinki. This is a senior, site-based role with responsibility for the full commercial and contractual management of significant work packages within large-scale, technically complex data centre builds.

The appointment has been created to support the continued growth of the contractor’s European data centre portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, maintaining rigorous cost control, and supporting project leadership in the delivery of mission-critical facilities.

This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute professional with strong Tier 1 main contractor experience who is comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and is ready to take on increased ownership within a data centre delivery team.

Why This Role Is Unique

This opportunity allows you to take commercial ownership of landmark data centre projects of significant scale, offering direct visibility to senior project and regional leadership. The role provides a clear pathway toward Commercial Manager level and the chance to develop deep expertise within the data centre sector, one of the most resilient and high-growth construction markets globally.

With a secure forward pipeline and a Tier 1 delivery environment focused exclusively on mission-critical infrastructure, this position offers long-term career stability alongside accelerated professional progression.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial and financial responsibility for major work packages or defined project phases within large-scale data centre developments.

• Administer main contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, commercial procedures, and reporting requirements.

• Lead subcontract procurement, including tender analysis, negotiation, interim payment administration, and final account settlement.

• Identify, measure, value, and negotiate variations and claims with clients and project stakeholders to secure full commercial entitlement.

• Proactively manage commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle, implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Prepare detailed CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports for senior project and regional leadership.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior commercial staff within the project team.

Criteria for the Role

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 main contractor environment.

• Strong exposure to large-scale, technically complex projects, ideally within data centres, mission-critical, or high-specification building sectors.

• Excellent commercial, financial, and negotiation skills with a track record of driving profitable outcomes.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability, with confidence operating in multidisciplinary delivery teams.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of up to €100,000, reflective of your experience and seniority.
The opportunity to work on a secure pipeline of major data centre developments within a Tier 1 delivery environment.
A senior, high-impact role with a defined pathway toward Commercial Manager progression.
A well-resourced, high-performance business operating at the forefront of digital infrastructure construction.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com