Contracts Manager

Description

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery phase of a major Data Centre development, ensuring the project is executed safely, efficiently, and profitably. A key aspect of the role involves cultivating strong client relationships and supporting future business opportunities.

• Work closely with the commercial team to assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks
• Monitor and guide the commercial performance of all assigned projects.
• Lead project teams to achieve programme milestones while maintaining profit margins.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety excellence across the project team.
• Identify and pursue new business prospects, converting leads into viable projects.
• Oversee the full bid lifecycle from initial lead through to mobilisation, supported by the Commercial Manager.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, design partners, and external stakeholders
• Encourage a collaborative and inclusive team environment, setting the standard for positive workplace behaviour.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

Requirements

The position is suited to an accomplished construction professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys contributing to large-scale, high-profile projects.

• Strong relationship builder, who can foster and manage productive relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
• Full clean drivers’ licence.
• Pro-active, self-starter, comfortable in dealing with difficult circumstances or ambiguity.
• 20 years’ construction experience, with at least 5 years’ experience as a Contracts Manager
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities with existing or new clients
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, Excellent
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the Irish/UK construction industry is essential
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering large-scale projects as the Project Lead for a main contractor in the Data Centre Industry.
• Ability to build and retain strong teams to drive projects to completion

Benefits

Remuneration to include a competitive base salary, pension, life assurance, healthcare, and a car allowance or company vehicle.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance