Contract Manager - Transport & Infrastructure Projects

Arup; Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Arup in Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick) is seeking an experienced infrastructure professional to lead complex public‑sector programmes and contracts. This client‑facing role combines programme leadership, contract administration, procurement, commercial management and technical assurance.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, support major procurement processes and act as a trusted adviser to clients managing operationally critical infrastructure.

Qualifikationen

• Level 8 honours degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or another directly relevant discipline.
• 7+ years’ post‑qualification experience within infrastructure, transport, construction, utilities, engineering, or operational technology projects.
• Proven experience in public procurement, including developing tender strategies and documentation, coordinating tender evaluations, and supporting contract award.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management, including cost planning, estimating, contract administration, change control, valuations, payments, and final accounts.

Aufgaben

• Lead tender and procurement processes, including the preparation, review, evaluation, and recommendation of tender documentation and contractor submissions.
• Perform Project Manager, Employer’s Representative, or Contract Manager duties, providing clear leadership and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
• Oversee contractor and project performance, including budgets, programmes, payments, changes, service levels, risks, governance, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, legal, and safety specialists, aligning multidisciplinary input to support informed decisions and successful project outcomes.
• Advise clients and develop team capability, identifying commercial risks and opportunities, supporting value‑focused decisions, and mentoring colleagues in contract management best practice.

Kenntnisse

Tender & procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Public procurement

Project leadership

Ausbildung

Level 8 honours degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction/PM

Jobbeschreibung

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin,Cork, Galway or Limerick.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

We have over 600 staff working in Ireland based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced infrastructure professional to lead complex public‑sector programmes and contracts. This client‑facing role combines programme leadership, contract administration, procurement, commercial management and technical assurance. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, support major procurement processes and act as a trusted adviser to clients managing operationally critical infrastructure.

• Lead tender and procurement processes, including the preparation, review, evaluation, and recommendation of tender documentation and contractor submissions.
• Perform Project Manager, Employer’s Representative, or Contract Manager duties, providing clear leadership and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
• Oversee contractor and project performance, including budgets, programmes, payments, changes, service levels, risks, governance, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, legal, and safety specialists, aligning multidisciplinary input to support informed decisions and successful project outcomes.
• Advise clients and develop team capability, identifying commercial risks and opportunities, supporting value‑focused decisions, and mentoring colleagues in contract management best practice.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with contracts, procurement processes, and multidisciplinary project teams in the transport and infrastructure sector. We also value:

Level 8 honours degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or another directly relevant discipline.

7+ years’ post‑qualification experience within infrastructure, transport, construction, utilities, engineering, or operational technology projects.

Proven experience in public procurement, including developing tender strategies and documentation, coordinating tender evaluations, and supporting contract award.

Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management, including cost planning, estimating, contract administration, change control, valuations, payments, and final accounts.

Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating technical, commercial, procurement, legal, and safety specialists across multiple workstreams.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust‑owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short‑term or long‑term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well‑being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup’s success through our global profit‑sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture byoffering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?