Contract Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Mobile phone

Laptop

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to oversee multi-project budgets, cost plans, procurement schedules, and contract delivery in a growth-focused environment in Cork.

You’ll lead project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure on-time, in-scope delivery while managing subcontractor quality and Health & Safety compliance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction and a Mechanical/Building Services background.

Qualifications

• As Contracts Manager, you will develop and manage project budgets and cost plans.
• You will lead multiple project teams, ensuring timely and on-scope delivery of contracts.
• Collaborate directly with key stakeholders to successfully deliver client projects.
• Manage and assess the quality of subcontractor work with regard to Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• As Contracts Manager, you will develop and manage project budgets and cost plans.
• You will lead multiple project teams, ensuring the timely and on-scope delivery of contracts.
• Collaborate directly with key stakeholders to successfully deliver all aspects of assigned client projects.
• Manage and assess the quality of subcontractor work while ensuring adherence to Health & Safety legislation.
• Support the Project Surveyor in managing contract costs, variations, and provide regular cost projections to the Construction Director.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring early intervention with design teams to meet deliverables and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and schedule project activities with high accuracy and develop material procurement schedules aligned with project timelines.

Skills

Contract management

Budgets & cost plans

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety adherence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services; or Trade Qualification

Job description

• Join a well-renowned mechanical contractor with a turnover exceeding €45 million and a strong reputation for staff development.
• The company boasts an impressive €75 million project pipeline over the next two years, spanning residential and commercial sectors.
• You'll work within a growth-focused environment, where staff welfare and long-term career progression are a core focus.

About Your New Job

• As Contracts Manager, you will develop and manage project budgets and cost plans.
• You will lead multiple project teams, ensuring the timely and on-scope delivery of contracts.
• Collaborate directly with key stakeholders to successfully deliver all aspects of assigned client projects.
• Manage and assess the quality of subcontractor work while ensuring adherence to Health & Safety legislation.
• Support the Project Surveyor in managing contract costs, variations, and provide regular cost projections to the Construction Director.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring early intervention with design teams to meet deliverables and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and schedule project activities with high accuracy and develop material procurement schedules aligned with project timelines.

What Skills You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services, or Trade Qualification.
• Over 10 years of experience in construction or a related industry.
• Track record of managing large-scale commercial, industrial, or residential projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and run large crews of trades staff and operatives.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

What's on Offer

• Company vehicle, pension, mobile phone, laptop, and death in service benefit.
• Long-term career prospects within a financially secure and people-focused company.
• Busy pipeline of projects providing ongoing job security and development.