Contracts Manager - Dublin

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Pension & life cover

Flexible working

High-profile projects

Training & development

Collaborative management

Career progression

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of construction projects in Dublin. The role focuses on contract management, leadership of site teams and coordination with subcontractors to meet programme, quality and safety standards.

The successful candidate will oversee project performance, manage commercial interfaces and ensure projects comply with Irish regulations while maintaining strong client and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or Quantity Surveying with a related discipline.
• Demonstrated senior contracts management experience on construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, programming and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for successful running and delivery of construction projects from start to finish.
• Ensure contractual obligations and specifications are understood and followed.
• Monitor progress against programme, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Support site management teams to keep projects on track and compliant.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials for efficient delivery.
• Work with QS and commercial teams on performance and contractual matters.
• Identify risks and delays early and address them with stakeholders.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and Irish construction legislation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project and site personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Dublin
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €80k - €105k DOE

The Role

Our client, a well-established and growing main contractor, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Dublin.

This is a senior position with responsibility for the successful delivery of construction contracts from commencement through to completion. The successful candidate will oversee project performance, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality and contractual standards.

The role will suit an experienced construction professional with strong leadership, commercial and contract management skills who is comfortable working across multiple project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful running and delivery of construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Ensure contractual obligations, project requirements and agreed specifications are fully understood and adhered to.
• Monitor project progress and performance against agreed programme, quality, commercial and delivery targets.
• Manage and support site management teams to ensure projects remain on track.
• Oversee the performance and coordination of subcontractors and other key project stakeholders.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and other resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveying and commercial teams to monitor project performance and contractual matters.
• Identify and address project issues, risks and potential delays at an early stage.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant Irish construction legislation.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety responsibilities are effectively delegated to Site Management teams and that compliance is maintained.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to project and site personnel.
• Manage multiple priorities and ensure key project objectives and deadlines are achieved.

Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager or in a senior construction management position.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project delivery and programming.
• Demonstrable experience managing construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, contractual obligations and project requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveying teams.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and Irish construction legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while working to tight deadlines.
• Valid Safe Pass and relevant construction-related qualifications.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension and life cover.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects.
• Support for ongoing training and professional development.
• Collaborative senior management and project environment.
• Long-term career progression within a growing main contractor.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.