Commercial Director (Dundalk) EXCLUSIVE TO VICKERSTOCK Role is generally based in Dundalk, Louth - New greenfield site Commercial Director - You will be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators etc - Must come from this type of strategic leadership commercial role Full time permanent position Ref: HN12039 On Offer - Commercial Director A very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 of benefits The Company - Commercial Director Medium-large, established engineering and off-site manufacturing business operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe Fast-growing order book across data centre and decarbonisation sectors Employee-focused, collaborative culture with career development opportunities Operating in a highly specialised, scalable delivery environment The Role - Commercial Director Executive accountability for all commercial strategy, governance, and financial performance across modular data centre projects Lead pre-construction bidding, tenders, and client proposals to ensure profitability and competitiveness Own contract negotiation, commercial governance, and risk management with contractors, suppliers, and strategic partners Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance margin, reduce programme risk, and improve cost certainty Implement robust project commercial controls: cost tracking, reporting, forecasting, change control, and claims management Act as senior commercial representative for key client relationships and stakeholder engagements Contribute to strategic business growth, European data centre expansion, and scaling of modular manufacturing Lead, develop, and mentor the commercial team to deliver professional excellence and operational effectiveness Essential Criteria - Commercial Director You will be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators etc - Must come from this type of strategic leadership commercial role Extensive senior commercial leadership experience in modular manufacturing, data centre, mission-critical, or project-led sectors Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary commercial and operational teams Strong financial acumen and commercial negotiation experience Experienced in scaling commercial functions while protecting quality, programme, and margin Credible and authoritative with clients, boards, and internal stakeholders Key Skills Strategic planning and execution Client and stakeholder relationship management Financial and commercial management Team leadership and development Operational and project governance Continuous improvement & problem-solving Excellent written and verbal communication Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates eligible to work permanently in Louth, Ireland. If this Commercial Director role is of interest, or if you have a related skillset that could suit other senior commercial / operations roles, please apply via the link or contact Hugh Nugent / Darren McVicker in confidence. Hugh has 13+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland Keywords: Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, Director of Commercial Operations, Senior Commercial Manager, Modular Manufacturing Commercial Lead, Off-site Manufacturing Commercial Director, Data Centre Commercial Director, Bidding & Tender Manager, Contract Negotiation Director, Commercial Leader, Strategic Commercial Director Candidates may come from areas such as: Dundalk, Louth, Newry, Armagh, Belfast, Lisburn, Monaghan, Dublin, Ardee, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Ballybay, Banbridge, Bettystown, Blackrock, Carlingford, Carrickmacross, Castlebellingham, Castleblayney, Clogherhead, Collon, Crossmaglen, Drogheda, Dromiskin, Duleek, Dunleer, Inniskeen, Kells, Knockbridge, Laytown, Lurgan, Navan, Omeath, Portadown, Rostrevor, Slane, Tallanstown, Termonfeckin, Trim, Tullyallen, Warrenpoint, and surrounding counties within commuting distance Skills: commercial director lead manager estimator quantity Benefits: Bonus and Benefits