Commercial Lead - Germany

We have an exciting opportunity for an Commercial Lead to join Suir Engineering Ltd. The position will be based in Berlin on a Data Center project.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. 

The Commercial Country Lead is responsible for managing the commercial aspects of all client projects with the overall objective of maximising the profitability and contribution to the business. The Commercial Manager leads a team of Quantity Surveyors and works closely with other areas of the business from the proposal stage of projects to project completion.

What you will be doing? 

• Responsible and accountable for achieving the commercial objectives and targets for all client projects.
• Manage and support all Quantity Surveyors and head office departments, in order to achieve accurate control and reporting of commercial information.
• Identify and manage the risks associated with each project.
• Effectively liaise with Directors and Senior Managers in order to identify and report commercial information and risk.
• Provide clear leadership, direction and ongoing support to the team.
• Review the performance of team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Manage internal relationships with the Project teams, to ensure the commercial and business objectives of each project are achieved.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients providing them with accurate commercial information.
• Co-ordinate Performance Enhancement Plans (PEPs) prior to the commencement of works.
• Review the status of all projects (Construction and Commercial) on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for all cash collection (mandatory weekly cash meetings with all Quantity Surveyors and Accounts personnel).
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your Manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Is this the job for me? 

• Relevant business degree.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proven people management and communication skills.
• Analysis and interpretation of commercial information.
• Ability to forecast and plan commercial information.
• Builds and maintains excellent working relationships.
• Able to influence and gain the commitment of other people.
• Ability to prioritise and allocate resources accordingly.
• Computer literacy.

In return from Suir Engineering:  

• 25 days annual leave
• Accommodation provided 
• Flights home 
• Hired Car 
• 10/4 Rotation
• Country induction and tax services 
• Employee Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Educational Assistance and upskilling opportunities 

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement. 

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working. 
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered. 
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement. 
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value. 
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business. 

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset .... our People.