Contract Manager - Transport & Infrastructure Projects

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Flexible working

Wellbeing programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead procurement and contract management across complex infrastructure and transport projects in Ireland. You will provide trusted commercial and strategic advice to clients, work with multidisciplinary teams, and develop junior colleagues while contributing to the growth of the Assets Consulting team.

You will review procurement strategies, tender documents and governance records, ensure delivery aligns with project objectives, and foster

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement and contract management on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Public Works and NEC forms of contract.
• Proven experience in procurement strategy, tender prep and evaluation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong governance, risk, and compliant procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management and procurement advisory assignments, providing clear and practical advice that helps clients achieve project outcomes.
• Manage contract administration and performance by monitoring obligations, governance requirements, budgets, timelines, and quality standards to keep delivery on track.
• Prepare and review procurement and contract documentation, including procurement strategies, tender documents, contract particulars, governance records, and risk registers.
• Provide contractual guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams across complex infrastructure and transport programmes, helping align delivery with project objectives.
• Build relationships and contribute beyond project delivery by managing stakeholders, supporting junior colleagues, and assisting with business development, proposals, and wider advisory work.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Governance

Education

Procurement/Contract Management degree

Job description

Ireland

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 Contract Manager to join our Assets Consulting team, leading procurement and contract management assignments across complex infrastructure and transport projects. In this role, you will provide trusted commercial and strategic advice to clients, working with multidisciplinary teams to help procure, manage, and optimise contracts effectively. You will also support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to the growth of the team. As part of Arup’s wider advisory business, you will help clients deliver smarter, more sustainable infrastructure through a collaborative approach that combines technical, commercial, and strategic expertise.

• Lead contract management and procurement advisory assignments, providing clear and practical advice that helps clients achieve project outcomes.
• Manage contract administration and performance by monitoring obligations, governance requirements, budgets, timelines, and quality standards to keep delivery on track.
• Prepare and review procurement and contract documentation, including procurement strategies, tender documents, contract particulars, governance records, and risk registers.
• Provide contractual guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams across complex infrastructure and transport programmes, helping align delivery with project objectives.
• Build relationships and contribute beyond project delivery by managing stakeholders, supporting junior colleagues, and assisting with business development, proposals, and wider advisory work.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about Contract Management. We also value:

• Around 5 years experience in procurement and contract management, ideally gained on transport or infrastructure projects, with the ability to lead delivery across complex project environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement, Contract Management, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong experience with Public Works and NEC forms of contract, including practical knowledge of contract administration, contractual obligations, and performance management.
• Proven public procurement experience, including procurement strategy development, tender preparation, and tender evaluation, with a sound understanding of governance, risk, and compliant procurement processes.
• Well-developed commercial and consulting skills, including stakeholder engagement, cost control, risk management, and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders in multidisciplinary teams.

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 by offering 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?