Assistant Contracts & Projects Lead

Sisk; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing supports

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sisk is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the Contracts Manager in delivering construction projects across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off-site manufacturing. The role focuses on assisting in HSE management, risk control and delivery efficiency, while leading project teams and maintaining client relationships.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Construction or Engineering, with IOSH or equivalent health/safety training, BIM fundamentals and experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational, planning or engineering roles.
• Proven construction experience across contracts or sectors.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety management training.
• Temporary works and excavation safety training.
• BIM fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting systems, team meetings and package management.
• Support the Contracts or Project Manager in delivering design and construction projects.
• Act as a role model for staff and operatives through professional conduct and leadership.
• Take an active role in HSE management, driving Zero Injury commitment.
• Promote discipline in line with company protocols, practices and procedures.
• Assist in managing project delivery teams, focusing on risk management and client alignment.
• Develop and implement robust Project Execution Plans.
• Communicate and enforce the Zero Defects/Zero Snags policy.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Represent Sisk with clear communication onsite and offsite.
• Support HSE plan implementation and team engagement.
• Draft, review RAMS with Contracts/PM, ensure safe systems of work.
• Monitor progress against PEP and take corrective action.
• Drive HSEQS and Quality Program onsite.
• Plan closeout and resource allocation per handover strategy.
• Ensure ITPs are implemented with hold points.
• Communicate standards and raise NCRs when needed.
• Support procurement with clear project requirements.

Skills

Operational/Planning roles

Construction across contracts/sectors

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering

IOSH or health and safety training

Temporary works & excavation safety training

BIM fundamentals

Diploma in Building and Construction

Job description

Sisk is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the Contracts Manager in delivering construction projects across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off-site manufacturing. The role focuses on assisting in HSE management, risk control and delivery efficiency, while leading project teams and maintaining client relationships.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Construction or Engineering, with IOSH or equivalent health/safety training, BIM fundamentals and experience