Contract Manager

Synergy Recruitment Partners; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Recruitment Partners in Kilkenny, Ireland seek an experienced Industrial Contracts Manager to oversee contracts across Ireland in the water and wastewater sector. You will act as the primary liaison between the business and clients, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliance across multiple sites.

You will manage contract and client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, support plant improvements on site, assist with estimating and pricing for variations, and enforce

Qualifications

• Level 7/8 Degree in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience in the water or wastewater industry.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Client Management: main client point of contact, prepare monthly reports, manage billing accuracy, negotiate contract variations.
• Operational & Team Leadership: lead cross-functional teams, supervise direct reports, coaching and reviews, objective setting, and support plant managers on site improvements.
• Commercial Support: assist with estimating, pricing, and quantity surveying for contract variations.
• Safety & Standards: ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and quality management systems (LRQA).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree (Level 7/8)

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Contracts Manager to oversee key Operate & Maintain contracts across Ireland in water and wastewater sector. Serving as the primary liaison between the business and clients, drive operational excellence, manage team performance, and ensure compliance across multiple operational sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract & Client Management: Serve as the main client point of contact, prepare monthly reports, manage billing accuracy, and negotiate contract variations.
• Operational & Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, manage direct reports (coaching, reviews, objective setting), and support plant managers on site improvements.
• Commercial Support: Assist with estimating, pricing, and quantity surveying for contract variations.
• Safety & Standards: Drive compliance with Health & Safety policies and quality management systems (e.g., LRQA).

Key Requirements:

• Level 7/8 Degree in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience in the water or wastewater industry.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent English.