Contract Manager

Greenvolt Next; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Pension Plan

Private health insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Professional training support

Birthday leave / extra day off

Gym discounts

Local business discounts

International team

Job summary

Greenvolt Next is seeking a Contracts Manager in Ireland to lead contract administration for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will own risk management, commercial performance and contractual delivery, working with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in construction or project delivery with experience in FIDIC, EPC and NEC4 contracts, and a strong commercial focus.

Qualifications

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience delivering major construction, infrastructure, power generation or renewable energy projects.
• Strong experience administering construction contracts, particularly FIDIC, EPC and NEC4.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen including cost control, claims, variations and negotiations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Administer and negotiate construction, EPC, FIDIC and NEC4 contracts, including variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Commercial Performance: Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, costs and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Project Delivery: Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams throughout mobilisation, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Risk Management: Identify contractual exposures, protect commercial entitlements and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Lead contractual discussions, negotiations and progress meetings with clients, subcontractors and project partners.
• Renewable Energy Project Coordination: Manage interfaces across civil, electrical, commissioning and grid connection activities.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Strengthen project controls, reporting and contract management processes while supporting the development of project teams.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Hybrid working

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Project Management

Tools

FIDIC contracts

EPC

NEC4

Job description

Greenvolt Next is part of the Greenvolt Group, an international renewable energy company focused on accelerating the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.

As our projects and activities continue to grow, we're looking for a Contracts Manager to join our team in Ireland and support the delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction or project delivery professional looking to take the next step in their career, broaden their contractual and commercial responsibilities, and take ownership of project risks, commercial performance and contractual delivery while working closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

What you’ll be doing

• Contract Management: Administer and negotiate construction, EPC, FIDIC and NEC4 contracts, including variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Commercial Performance: Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, costs and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Project Delivery: Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams throughout mobilisation, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Risk Management: Identify contractual exposures, protect commercial entitlements and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Lead contractual discussions, negotiations and progress meetings with clients, subcontractors and project partners.
• Renewable Energy Project Coordination: Manage interfaces across civil, electrical, commissioning and grid connection activities.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Strengthen project controls, reporting and contract management processes while supporting the development of project teams.

Skills and Knowledge

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience delivering major construction, infrastructure, power generation, renewable energy or comparable capital projects.
• Strong experience administering construction contracts, particularly FIDIC, EPC and NEC4.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen, including cost control, claims, variations and negotiations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working, flexible start and finish times.
• Pension Plan: Company pension scheme to support your future financial security.
• Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised private health insurance and income protection.
• Financial Security: Life insurance and Death in Service benefits.
• Career Development: Training opportunities, professional membership fee support, and access to learning and development resources.
• Work-Life Balance: Additional flexible leave options and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Everyday Perks: Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership, and local business discounts.
• International Environment: Collaborate with an international team and contribute to the growth of the renewable energy sector.

Greenvolt Next is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.