Contract Director

AECOM; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Cork seeks an experienced Contract Director. This role involves overseeing contract management for major infrastructure programs, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in contract administration and stakeholder management. This position offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to impact delivery outcomes positively.

Benefits

Wide array of compensation and benefits programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in leading contract management within large organizations.
• Strong understanding of various contract forms (NEC, FIDIC).
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract management and performance.
• Resolve contract-related issues.
• Lead contract management strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Digital tools for programme management

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Contract Director who will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of client partner services within major infrastructure programmes. This senior leadership role ensures that contractual obligations are met, internal structures are aligned for effective delivery, and quality assurance processes are embedded throughout the lifecycle of the programme.

Here's what you'll do:

• Oversee the management and performance of client partner services contracts
• Resolve contract-related issues and ensure seamless service delivery
• Lead the implementation of contract management strategies and procedures
• Govern quality assurance and compliance across all service areas
• Manage onboarding and deployment of resources
• Foster collaboration with client organisations and stakeholders
• Maintain accountability for contract performance and service execution

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Experience providing strategic direction and leadership in contract management within large and complex organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with programme goals and client expectations.
• Experience in setting up and leading contract governance frameworks, including performance management systems and escalation protocols.

Commercial and Contractual Expertise

• Strong understanding of various contract forms, particularly NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke agreements.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts at a senior level, including change control, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to embed contract management standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Performance and Relationship Management

• Experience establishing and managing contractor performance frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong commercial relationships that enhance programme performance and delivery outcomes.
• Skilled in managing complex stakeholder environments, including government bodies, local authorities, consultants, and delivery partners.

Technical Programme Delivery

• Experience overseeing the design and delivery of technically complex projects in the architectural, engineering, or construction sectors.
• Ability to integrate technical, commercial, and programme requirements to ensure cohesive and efficient delivery.
• Familiarity with digital tools and systems used in programme management, contract administration, and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (required)
• Project or Programme Management qualification (desirable)
• Accreditation in relevant safety or compliance standards (desirable)
• Chartered Engineer status and membership in a recognised professional institution (desirable)

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.