Contracts Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Mobile phone

Laptop

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead budgets, cost plans, and commercial performance on major projects in Ireland.

You will manage multiple project teams, coordinate with stakeholders, oversee subcontractor quality and health & safety compliance, and support the Project Surveyor with cost control and risk management. A strong track record in large-scale residential, industrial, or commercial schemes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or trade qualification required.
• 10+ years in construction or related industries.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, or residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets and cost plans.
• Lead multiple project teams to deliver contracts on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver client projects.
• Manage subcontractor work quality and H&S compliance.
• Support cost control and provide projections to Construction Director.
• Identify and manage project risks with design teams.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan activities and procurement schedules aligned with timelines.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

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

Job description

Contracts Manager

About Your New Employer

• 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

• Competitive salary circa €100,000
• 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.