About Our Client

We are partnered with a top-tier Irish civil engineering contractor with annual turnover exceeding €100m and a long-standing reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across Ireland. The business operates across heavy civil, public sector, and major infrastructure environments, combining strong technical capability with disciplined commercial governance.

Currently delivering a high-profile civil engineering project in Cork city centre, with approximately two years remaining on this scheme alongside additional regional works, the organisation continues to strengthen its project teams in line with sustained growth and recent development.

With a strong commercial structure and experienced leadership at Director level, the company offers stability, technical depth, and clear career progression within a high-performing civil delivery environment.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking a Junior or Intermediate Civil Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a major Cork city centre project. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director and working within a well-resourced project team of 10+ professionals, this role offers significant exposure to heavy civil engineering delivery within the government sector.

The position has been created to support ongoing project demands and regional expansion. The successful candidate will contribute to cost management, measurement, subcontractor administration, and commercial reporting across a technically demanding civil scheme.

The business is open to considering a more senior-level candidate, with scope to reshape team structure accordingly. This flexibility provides an opportunity for ambitious QS professionals to step up in responsibility within a secure and established contractor.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This is an opportunity to join a major infrastructure project with long-term programme certainty and strong leadership visibility. With direct reporting to senior commercial management and involvement in a large multidisciplinary site team, the role provides accelerated development within a top Irish civil contractor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial management of a major heavy civil engineering project.

• Carry out site measurement and valuation of civil works.

• Support preparation of CVRs, forecasts, and cost reporting.

• Assist with subcontractor procurement, package management, and payment certification.

• Manage variations, claims support documentation, and change control processes.

• Liaise with site management, engineers, and client representatives to ensure commercial alignment.

• Maintain accurate project records in accordance with company governance systems.

Criteria for the Role

• Experience within a civil engineering contractor environment in Ireland.

• Background in heavy civil, infrastructure, or government sector projects desirable.

• 2+ years’ experience for Junior/Intermediate level; more experienced candidates also considered.

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work within a structured project team.

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

• Ambitious, organised, and capable of operating in a fast-paced site-based role.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary in the €50,000–€70,000 range, flexible depending on experience and level.
Long-term involvement on a major Cork city centre infrastructure project with approximately two years remaining.
Direct exposure to senior commercial leadership and structured progression opportunities.
The stability and career credibility associated with a top Irish civil engineering contractor.

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.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Dublin-based commercial team. Reporting to the Senior QS and working closely with the Commercial Director, this role will support the delivery of multiple live projects across remediation, retrofit, and new-build environments.

The position has become available due to project wins and company expansion. The successful candidate will gain exposure across both pre-contract and post-contract stages, contributing to cost control, procurement, valuations, and subcontractor management while building a strong commercial foundation.

This opportunity will suit an ambitious early-career QS who is keen to develop within a supportive but fast-paced contractor environment, working across office and site locations within Dublin.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This role offers hands-on exposure to diverse building projects within a growing contractor, providing direct mentorship from senior commercial leadership. With clear visibility across the commercial structure and increasing responsibility as experience develops, it provides an excellent platform for progression to Intermediate QS level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial management of projects valued up to €4.5m.

• Support preparation of cost plans, valuations, and monthly commercial reports.

• Assist with subcontractor procurement, package comparisons, and appointments.

• Carry out site measurements to support valuation and variation processes.

• Monitor project costs and support change control documentation.

• Liaise with site teams and estimators to ensure commercial alignment from tender to delivery.

• Assist with preparation of subcontractor payment certificates and final accounts.

Criteria for the Role

• 1–3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a contractor environment.

• Exposure to building projects such as remediation, retrofit, or small-scale new build.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a structured commercial setting.

• Good communication skills and confidence working across office and site environments.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics (or working toward).

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary in the €45,000–€55,000 range, dependent on experience.
All projects based in Dublin, offering stable regional work.
Direct mentorship from an experienced Commercial Director and Senior QS.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of remediation, retrofit, and new-build projects.
Clear progression pathway within a growing Tier 3 contractor.

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 highly respected Tier 3 main contractor with a strong market presence across Dublin and the surrounding counties. The business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex projects for blue-chip clients across regulated and mission-critical environments. With a stable leadership team and a robust order book, they are recognised for commercial integrity, operational discipline and long-term client partnerships.

Their portfolio spans large-scale pharmaceutical facilities, major commercial developments and secure social infrastructure projects, typically delivering schemes up to €40m in value. Operating within live and highly regulated environments, they bring a rigorous approach to compliance, programme control and commercial governance. The business continues to secure repeat work from global life sciences organisations and institutional clients, reflecting their reputation for quality and reliability.

As an employer, they offer a mature operational structure, clear reporting lines and direct access to senior leadership. This is an organisation where experienced professionals are trusted with autonomy and strategic influence rather than micro-managed execution.

What They Are Looking For

They are seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee multiple project sites across West Dublin and surrounding counties. This is a senior-level appointment, reporting directly to the Commercial Director and working closely with Project Directors and Site Leads. The role sits at the heart of commercial governance across a diverse portfolio of active projects.

The mandate for this hire is clear: strengthen commercial oversight across major pharmaceutical, commercial and secure infrastructure projects while supporting continued business growth. The successful candidate will drive commercial strategy, ensure robust cost control across live sites, mentor project-level QS teams and act as a key commercial interface with clients and subcontractors.

This opportunity will suit a commercially astute senior professional with 10+ years’ experience within the Irish contractor or consultancy market—someone confident operating in regulated environments and capable of balancing board-level reporting with hands-on commercial leadership.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is not a project-level position; it is a portfolio-level commercial leadership role. You will influence the commercial direction of multiple high-value projects simultaneously while shaping systems, mentoring talent and strengthening client relationships.

For a senior professional looking to solidify their position at Commercial Manager level—with scope to progress toward Commercial Director—this role offers long-term strategic visibility and genuine influence within a growing contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial governance across multiple live project sites
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting and financial forecasting
• Manage CVRs and monthly commercial reporting to senior leadership
• Drive procurement strategy and subcontractor negotiation
• Ensure effective contract administration across regulated project environments
• Mitigate commercial risk and manage change control processes
• Oversee final accounts and dispute resolution where required
• Mentor and develop site-based Quantity Surveying teams
• Maintain strong client and consultant relationships
• Support tender reviews and pre-construction commercial input

Criteria for the Role

• 10+ years’ experience within the Irish contractor or consultancy market
• Proven experience on large-scale pharmaceutical, commercial or secure infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring commercial teams
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar
• Experience managing projects up to €40m in value
• Excellent stakeholder and client-facing communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction contracts and procurement routes

What’s On Offer

• Salary of €90,000 – €100,000
• Strong pipeline of repeat work within regulated and high-value sectors
• Senior-level autonomy with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Clear pathway toward further commercial leadership progression
• Stable, financially secure contractor with a strong regional footprint

This is an opportunity to step into a commercially strategic role within a contractor that values leadership, accountability and long-term growth.

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 rapidly growing yet sustainably structured civil infrastructure specialist delivering essential projects across Ireland. With a strong presence throughout the South and Midlands, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence across energy, utilities, and water infrastructure markets.

Their portfolio includes substation and grid route packages for renewable energy developments, alongside civil works associated with wastewater treatment plant upgrades. Project values typically range from €500k to €5m, with secured and upcoming tenders reaching €10m. The organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with disciplined governance, ensuring long-term stability and strong employee engagement.

As an employer, they place significant emphasis on staff wellbeing, development, and progression—offering meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and support within a collaborative leadership structure.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking a Senior Civil Quantity Surveyor based in Tipperary to support and lead commercial delivery across multiple infrastructure projects throughout Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly, and Kilkenny. Reporting directly to senior commercial leadership, this role offers the opportunity to step into a Senior QS position with a clear pathway toward managing multiple key projects across the region.

This position will suit an ambitious project-level QS with strong experience in civil, energy, and/or water infrastructure projects in Ireland who is ready to elevate into a senior leadership capacity. The role will combine tendering, live project commercial management, site measurement, and subcontractor oversight, ensuring commercial discipline across a growing regional portfolio.

The successful candidate will balance office-based commercial planning with structured site presence—typically 1–2 days in the office, 2 days on the largest live project, and monthly oversight visits to smaller regional sites.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This is a strategic opportunity to step into a Senior QS role within a high-growth infrastructure specialist, gaining exposure to renewable energy grid works and critical water infrastructure projects. With tenders increasing in value and complexity, the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping commercial outcomes and supporting regional expansion across the South of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of civil infrastructure projects from tender through to final account.

• Prepare and manage detailed cost plans, CVRs, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.

• Carry out site measurement of civil works to support valuations and cost control.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, appointment, and payment processes.

• Support and contribute to tender preparation for projects valued up to €10m.

• Oversee materials procurement and cost tracking across multiple live projects.

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to ensure commercial alignment.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks across energy and water infrastructure environments.

Criteria for the Role

• 3+ years of experience as an Intermediate or Project QS within civil, energy, or water infrastructure projects in Ireland.

• Strong understanding of civil works associated with renewable energy grid packages and/or wastewater treatment projects.

• Ambition to step into a Senior QS role with multi-project oversight.

• Proven capability in tendering, site measurement, subcontractor management, and cost reporting.

• Strong commercial awareness with negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

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

What’s On Offer

A very competitive salary up to c. €80,000 aligned to seniority and infrastructure experience.
Company vehicle, travel allowance, fuel card, and pension.
Exposure to renewable energy and water infrastructure projects across the South of Ireland.
Structured progression toward leading multiple key regional projects.
A supportive, employee-focused culture within a growing but sustainably managed civil contractor.

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 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

About Our Client

We are partnered with a respected specialist M&E subcontractor delivering major mission-critical engineering packages for leading international clients. Operating across Europe, the organisation is renowned for its technical expertise, disciplined commercial governance, and ability to deliver high-performance mechanical and electrical installations within fast-track environments.

Their work spans large-scale data centre developments and other highly technical facilities requiring exceptional precision, strong cost control, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with main contractors and global project delivery teams. With a growing pipeline of hyperscale projects, the business continues to expand its presence across key European locations.

As an employer of choice, the organisation provides a well-structured commercial environment, strong leadership visibility, and long-term development opportunities for ambitious commercial professionals seeking progression into more senior roles.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking an experienced and commercially strategic Commercial Lead to support major data centre programmes in Amsterdam. This senior role holds full commercial responsibility for substantial M&E packages and reports directly to senior leadership within the region.

The appointment exists to strengthen commercial oversight on fast-track technical projects and to support a growing delivery team in one of Europe’s most active data centre hubs. The successful candidate will take the lead on contractual governance, financial strategy, and the commercial performance of all allocated M&E scopes.

This role is ideally suited to either an established Commercial Manager or a high-performing Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor seeking the next step into leadership. Given the international roster, the position requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a proactive commercial mindset.

Why This Role Is Unique

This opportunity offers the chance to lead commercial delivery on some of Europe’s most complex and technically demanding data centre projects. With full accommodation and travel provided and a 10:4 rotation allowing structured time back home, the role provides both international project exposure and a balanced working arrangement.

You will take ownership of multimillion-euro M&E packages, influence onsite decision-making, and play a key role in shaping the commercial culture within a specialist contractor experiencing rapid growth across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and performance for major M&E packages on a large-scale data centre site.

• Administer and interpret main contracts and subcontract agreements, ensuring strict compliance and effective commercial governance.

• Manage variations, change orders, and claims, ensuring timely negotiation and robust entitlement protection.

• Produce detailed CVRs, cash flow forecasts, risk registers, and senior-level financial reports.

• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract placement, commercial administration, and payment processes.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the onsite QS team, promoting a proactive and disciplined commercial approach.

Criteria for the Role

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor within a subcontracting or main contracting environment.

• Strong background in M&E systems with experience delivering commercial management on data centres, pharmaceutical, or fast-track technical projects.

• Excellent financial and contractual acumen, with strong negotiation and analytical capability.

• In-depth understanding of international contract structures, including FIDIC.

• Strong communication skills and full flexibility to work on a 10:4 rotation with international travel.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of up to €100,000, reflective of your technical and commercial expertise.
Full travel and accommodation coverage as part of the international rotation.
The opportunity to lead commercial delivery on cutting-edge hyperscale data centre projects in a major European hub.
A senior leadership position within a specialist multinational contractor offering significant long-term progression.

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 the Business

Our client is a highly established and respected cost management and commercial advisory consultancy with a strong presence across the Australian construction and property market. Operating nationally, the business is known for partnering with sophisticated private and institutional clients on complex, high-value developments across multiple asset classes.

With a reputation built on technical excellence, trusted client relationships, and long-term strategic thinking, the business is now entering a new phase of growth. As part of this evolution, they are seeking a senior leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction, performance, and capability of the Brisbane operation.

The Opportunity

This is a true Director-level appointment with full P&L responsibility and accountability for the commercial performance of the Brisbane business. You will operate as a senior leader within the national structure, owning end-to-end client engagement while driving sustainable growth through new business, strategic partnerships, and service-line expansion.

The role goes well beyond project delivery. You will be instrumental in shaping business strategy, developing market-facing propositions, and introducing new client systems, tools, intellectual property and ways of working that enhance value, differentiation, and scalability.

Why This Role Is Different

This opportunity is designed for a commercially minded leader who wants genuine influence. You will sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, and client leadership — with the autonomy to build, innovate, and leave a lasting mark on the business.

You will have the platform to grow a high-performing team, deepen key client relationships, and directly influence how the consultancy operates, delivers, and competes in the market. For the right individual, this is a pathway to long-term executive leadership and equity-style influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership for the Brisbane business, including revenue growth, margin performance, forecasting, and cost control

• End-to-end client engagement across origination, delivery, and long-term account management

• Leading and executing business development strategy, including winning new clients and expanding existing relationships

• Contributing at a senior level to national business strategy, planning, and governance

• Developing and embedding new client-facing systems, processes, tools and IP to improve delivery efficiency and commercial outcomes

• Providing leadership and mentorship to senior staff, fostering a high-performance, accountable culture

• Acting as a senior advisor to clients across the full cost and commercial lifecycle of major projects

• Representing the business in the market as a trusted industry leader and strategic partner

About You

• Proven experience operating at Director, Associate Director or Executive level within a consultancy or professional services environment

• Demonstrated track record of P&L management and commercial accountability

• Strong capability in client relationship management, business development, and strategic growth

• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance technical excellence and business performance

• Experience introducing or scaling systems, frameworks, tools or IP within a professional services business

• Confident communicator with gravitas at board, executive, and investor level

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional accreditation (AIQS, RICS or equivalent preferred)

What’s On Offer

• Salary package up to $300,000 plus performance-based bonuses

• Executive-level role with genuine autonomy, influence, and strategic scope

• Clear pathway to long-term executive progression and broader national leadership

• Opportunity to shape systems, strategy, culture, and market positioning

• Flexible working arrangements within a mature, outcome-driven environment

How to Apply

Apply by sending an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.

About Our Client

We are partnered with a market-leading M&E contractor recognised for delivering complex mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering solutions across Ireland and Europe. The organisation has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical projects for blue-chip clients.

Their portfolio spans high-value data centre developments, advanced pharmaceutical facilities, and major commercial buildings—projects that demand robust engineering capability, strong commercial discipline, and the ability to collaborate closely with sophisticated client teams. With a strong forward pipeline and continued investment in their preconstruction function, the business remains a destination for senior leaders seeking influence and long-term progression.

As an employer of choice, the firm offers a structured leadership environment, access to technically advanced projects, and the opportunity to shape work-winning strategy at a senior organisational level.

What They Are Looking For

The organisation is seeking a highly strategic and experienced PreConstruction & Bid Manager to oversee the planning, development, and submission of winning mechanical and multidisciplinary tenders. This senior role operates at the centre of the organisation’s growth strategy and requires close collaboration with engineering, estimating, planning, and executive leadership.

The appointment exists to strengthen technical and commercial bid strategy across a growing portfolio of high-value, highly technical tenders. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end bid lifecycle, shaping value propositions, critiquing technical solutions, and ensuring submissions are competitive, compliant, and commercially aligned.

A confident, strategic thinker with strong mechanical understanding and the ability to influence multidisciplinary stakeholders will thrive in this environment. This is a role for a proven work-winner who can combine technical insight with compelling communication and commercial leadership.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is a rare opportunity to lead the work-winning strategy for some of the most technically advanced M&E projects in the Irish and European markets. You will shape tender outcomes at a senior level, influence long-term client relationships, and work across major mission-critical sectors.

The role offers visibility to board-level leadership, a clear pathway to senior preconstruction or commercial appointments, and the chance to establish best-practice bid processes in a high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end tender and bid development process for major mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering packages.

• Critique and shape technical solutions in partnership with design and engineering teams to ensure compliance, value, and competitive advantage.

• Oversee and contribute to high-quality proposal documentation that articulates technical methodologies and commercial benefits.

• Collaborate with estimating teams to challenge and integrate costings, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy.

• Represent the business in client presentations, interviews, and clarification sessions during the bid phase.

• Identify and manage commercial and technical risks associated with mechanical and multidisciplinary bids.

• Maintain and enhance knowledge repositories, standard content, and case studies to improve bid efficiency and quality.

Criteria for the Role

• Demonstrable experience as a Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, or Pre-Construction Manager in an M&E or mechanical contracting environment.

• Proven ability to lead tenders for major mechanical packages across data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, or large commercial projects.

• Strong technical understanding of large-scale mechanical systems, including HVAC, pipework, utilities, and related systems.

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities and an ability to translate technical requirements into winning strategies.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of up to €130,000 aligned with your technical and strategic expertise.
A senior leadership role driving the work-winning strategy for some of the most complex M&E projects in the Irish market.
A stable, well-resourced environment with long-term progression opportunities within a leading M&E contractor.

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 renowned international Tier 1 civil engineering contractor with a significant presence across Ireland and Europe. The organisation is widely recognised for delivering major transport and infrastructure schemes of national importance, supported by strong governance, advanced planning capability, and a proven track record in large-scale program delivery.

Their portfolio includes complex road, highways, and rail schemes, along with multidisciplinary civil engineering works requiring sophisticated scheduling, interface management, and rigorous project controls. The business operates at the forefront of major infrastructure delivery and is well positioned for long-term growth across the Irish transport sector.

Senior professionals value the company’s stability, investment in digital project controls, visibility to executive leadership, and the opportunity to influence large, technically demanding programs from early planning through completion.

What They Are Looking For

The organisation is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Civil Planner to join its major projects team in the Greater Dublin Area. This is a high-impact role reporting into senior project leadership and working closely with project directors, commercial leads, and engineering teams to shape and deliver planning strategies for complex civil and transport schemes.

This appointment exists to strengthen planning capability across a growing pipeline of major road, highway, and rail projects. The successful candidate will lead the development of high-quality schedules, manage critical interfaces, provide analytical insights to project leadership, and support contractual planning requirements under key infrastructure contract frameworks.

A planning professional who is confident in both technical planning detail and strategic decision-making will thrive in this environment. Strong communication skills, the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation are essential.

Why This Role Is Unique

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of program development and schedule leadership for some of the most strategically significant transport schemes in the Dublin region. You will work directly with senior project and regional leadership, gaining visibility and influence across major civil engineering programmes.

The position provides a platform for long-term progression within project controls, planning leadership, or broader operational roles in one of the industry’s most respected Tier 1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain master and detailed schedules for major civil and transport schemes using Primavera P6.

• Lead strategic planning workshops with senior project leadership, defining execution strategy, project phasing, and milestone structures.

• Identify and coordinate complex technical interfaces between design, procurement, civil works, specialist subcontractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Implement progress measurement systems and produce detailed weekly and monthly progress and critical path analysis reports.

• Support risk and change management by integrating mitigation strategies into the programme and preparing planning inputs for contractual claims and extensions of time.

• Develop resource-loaded schedules in collaboration with operational teams to support planning, logistics, and cost forecasting.

Criteria for the Role

• Significant experience as a Senior Planner or Lead Planner within a civil engineering or major infrastructure environment.

• Strong background in transport and civil infrastructure delivery, including roads, highways, rail, or major utilities.

• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, with experience in BIM integration or other planning tools considered advantageous.

• Strong understanding of planning obligations under NEC and GCCC contract frameworks.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex programme information to diverse stakeholders.

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of up to €100,000 reflective of senior-level planning expertise.
The opportunity to lead programme development for major transport schemes across the Greater Dublin Area.
A senior role within a globally recognised and financially stable Tier 1 contractor with a strong forward pipeline.

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 highly respected European Tier 1 contractor renowned for delivering complex building and civil engineering projects across multiple regions. With a strong market presence and a reputation for technical excellence, the organisation consistently delivers large-scale developments for blue-chip clients, supported by robust governance and sophisticated commercial systems.

Their portfolio spans major commercial construction, mission-critical facilities, and multidisciplinary civil engineering projects. Operating at scale, they manage intricate groundworks, utilities, infrastructure, and integrated building solutions requiring advanced planning, commercial rigour, and high-performance project leadership.

Senior professionals value the organisation for its financial stability, visibility to executive leadership, and the opportunity to influence major project outcomes. The business promotes autonomy, professional development, and long-term career advancement for high-calibre commercial leaders.

What They Are Looking For

The organisation is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function for major civil engineering and infrastructure packages on flagship commercial builds in Dublin, including data centre developments. This senior appointment reports into regional commercial leadership and plays a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy, governance, and delivery outcomes across a high-value project portfolio.

This role has been created to strengthen commercial oversight of increasingly complex civil scopes and to support the growth of the contractor’s commercial division in Dublin. The successful candidate will influence procurement strategy, risk management, financial reporting, and the development of commercial teams aligned to large infrastructure packages.

Strong communicators with a balance of strategic insight and hands-on leadership will excel. Those who enjoy contributing to board-level reporting while maintaining close engagement with project teams will thrive in this fast-paced and technically challenging environment.

Why This Role Is Unique

This opportunity offers the ability to shape the commercial performance of some of Dublin’s most significant building and civil engineering schemes. The role provides meaningful exposure to major project decision-making, senior leadership visibility, and a clear pathway into broader commercial leadership or director-level progression.

You will influence commercial strategy on complex, mission-critical infrastructure packages and play a central role in the contractor’s continued growth within the high-demand data centre and commercial construction markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial oversight for large civil, groundworks, and infrastructure packages on commercial and data-led projects.

• Lead the governance and administration of major contract forms including GCCC, FIDIC, and JCT.

• Take full accountability for civil scope financial reporting, including forecasting, budget preparation, and CVRs.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks; oversee claims, variations, and dispute resolution.

• Lead, mentor, and develop QS teams assigned to civil engineering packages.

• Manage high-value procurement strategies for specialist subcontractors.

• Coordinate commercial interfaces between civil infrastructure elements and building/MEP works.

• Support senior management with commercial strategy, reporting, and decision-making.

Criteria for the Role

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 building or civil contracting environment.

• Strong track record in civil engineering delivery, including groundworks, utilities, concrete structures, and foundations.

• Experience in data centres, pharmaceutical, or major commercial projects is advantageous.

• Expert knowledge of GCCC, JCT, and FIDIC contract structures.

• Strong commercial, financial, and negotiation skills with the ability to drive profitable outcomes.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; chartership (SCSI/RICS) is highly desirable.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of up to €120,000, reflective of your seniority and civil engineering experience.
A strategic leadership role within a globally recognised Tier 1 contractor operating at the forefront of Dublin’s high-growth data centre construction market.
Significant opportunities for long-term career progression and exposure to large-scale, technically complex building and infrastructure projects.

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