Contracts Manager

Job Title
Contracts Manager

Summary We’re looking for a skilled Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of a major construction project in Cork, Ireland. If you have the expertise to oversee all stages of complex projects—from preconstruction and planning to close-out—this is an outstanding opportunity to shape project success and progress your career with a leading industry organisation.


Location and Working Pattern
Cork, Ireland – full-time, on-site.


Client Overview
Our client is a recognised name in the construction sector, delivering large-scale infrastructure and building projects to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.


Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of project programmes, method statements and contract submissions.
• Manage project start-up meetings and resource planning in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Oversee buying schedules, subcontractor coordination and stakeholder notifications.
• Drive project execution through planning, risk management, HSEQ compliance and commercial oversight.
• Coordinate consultant and subcontractor design delivery, including BIM when applicable.
• Monitor progress against programme, resolve issues and ensure timely delivery against milestones.
• Lead subcontractor selection, contract administration, cost controls and financial reporting.
• Manage close-out processes, including final accounts, client handovers and defect rectification.

Must-have Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline; chartered status desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or similar) Health & Safety certification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and Excavation Safety training.
• Competence in Working at Heights, Scaffolding and Lifting & Cranage operations.
• Knowledge of permitting for live energy works, plus Behavioural Safety and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with PSCS/CDM standards and compliance.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Training or experience in Contracts Management, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Project Execution Planning (PEP).

Apply Now If you’re ready to take responsibility for contracts on high-profile projects in Cork, apply today and join a team shaping the future of construction.

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