Contracts Manager
Role: Contracts Manager
Location: Midleton, Co. Cork
Company Type: Main Contractor
Salary: Negotiable, DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Our client is a leading Tier 2 main contractor delivering projects across education, healthcare, residential, commercial and industrial sectors. They are recruiting a Contracts Manager based in Midleton, Co. Cork, with responsibility for the delivery of projects in the region.
Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the delivery of projects in the region
- Manage the Project Managers and Site Managers running each site
- Own programme, cost and quality performance across projects
- Work with the commercial team on budgets, variations and cost reporting
- Manage subcontractor procurement and performance
- Set and maintain health and safety standards across all sites
- Report to senior management on progress, risk and forecast
- Act as the senior point of contact for clients and design teams
- Support tendering and preconstruction planning on upcoming work
Requirements
- Proven Contracts Manager experience with a main contractor
- Track record managing multiple live projects at once
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control experience
- Experience leading and developing site management teams
- Good working knowledge of BCAR and QEHS requirements
- Full, clean driving licence
For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244
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JOB ID 47524
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Contracts Manager
Role: Contracts Manager
Location: Leinster
Company Type:Â Tier 2 Main Contractor
Salary: Negotiable, DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Our client is a leading Tier 2 main contractor delivering projects across education, healthcare, residential, commercial and industrial sectors. They are recruiting a Contracts Manager to take responsibility for multiple projects across Leinster. This is a senior appointment with ownership of a portfolio of live sites.
Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects across the region
- Manage the Project Managers and Site Managers running each site
- Own programme, cost and quality performance across the portfolio
- Work with the commercial team on budgets, variations and cost reporting
- Manage subcontractor procurement and performance across projects
- Set and maintain health and safety standards across all sites
- Report to senior management on progress, risk and forecast
- Act as the senior point of contact for clients and design teams
- Support tendering and preconstruction planning on upcoming work
Requirements
- Proven Contracts Manager experience with a main contractor
- Track record managing multiple live projects at once
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control experience
- Experience leading and developing site management teams
- Good working knowledge of BCAR and QEHS requirements
- Full, clean driving licence, with willingness to travel between sites
For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244
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JOB ID 47523
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Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Salary: Highly Competitive Base Salary + Executive Benefits Package
Our client is one of Irelands premier Tier 1 main contractors, renowned for delivering landmark, high-value projects that redefine the skyline. They pride themselves on a tech-first, collaborative culture that encourages innovative thinking, operational excellence, and continuous improvement on every site build.
Due to a strong, newly secured pipeline of work across the capital, they are looking to appoint a high-calibre Contracts Manager to take leadership of upcoming major projects in Dublin.
Core Responsibilities:
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Project Leadership: Take full operational and financial accountability for the delivery team, driving multi-disciplinary site teams to execute the build phase seamlessly from inception to handover.
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Commercial & Programme Controls: Ensure all projects are completed strictly within agreed timelines and budgetary constraints through an in-depth understanding of master construction programmes and commercial targets.
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Design & Pre-Construction Alignment: Partner closely with design teams, consultants, and subcontractors to coordinate building information, address technical complexities, and streamline installation workflows.
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Safety Culture & Compliance: Champion a zero-harm site culture by implementing robust safe working practices that align with corporate standards and regulatory statutory frameworks.
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Operational Excellence: Continuously review and optimize the project teams operating model, deploying best-practice initiatives to identify cost synergies and boost site productivity.
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Talent & Resource Management: Strategically manage project resourcing; mentor, develop, and retain high-performing personnel while identifying future talent capabilities required across the division.
Candidate Requirements:
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A proven track record operating as a Contracts Manager within the main contracting sector, specifically leading large-scale, high-value commercial or industrial developments.
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Circa 15+ years of comprehensive construction industry experience, demonstrating clear career progression.
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Deep expertise in standard Irish construction contracts (e.g., RIAI, Public Works, or FIDIC), legal frameworks, and modern project management methodologies.
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Excellent commercial acumen with strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
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First-class communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, clients, and design teams at all levels.
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Thorough knowledge of current Irish building regulations, planning law, and industry compliance frameworks.
WhatÂ’s on Offer:
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Highly competitive base salary tailored to experience.
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Premium company vehicle or a structured executive travel allowance.
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Relocation assistance (where applicable).
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Full corporate tech suite (high-spec laptop and phone).
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Excellent pension scheme, life insurance, and income protection.
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Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and structured career progression routes.
A comprehensive corporate wellness and lifestyle benefits package (including Bike-to-Work, EAP access, and an active Sports & Social club).
To Apply
For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick on 083 373 0244 or email colm@buildstaff.ie quoting the reference below.
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