Contracts Manager, Electrical Engineering - Cork - 145244

Jones Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development and CPD

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking a Contracts Manager for Electrical Engineering focused on Transmission & Distribution in Cork. You will manage project development, implementation, and completion, coordinating with the Project Management team to hit milestones and ensure successful delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and liaise with clients and stakeholders while pursuing new work through tenders and negotiations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Building Services, Electrical Engineering, or Renewable Energy is essential.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar site-based construction role.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Director and Division Director.
• Oversee budgets, schedule, quality and health & safety on projects.
• Manage multiple projects where required.
• Liaise with Client and key project stakeholders.
• Expand business through tendering and negotiating of new work.
• Review tender submissions, valuation preparation and reporting.
• Maintain and develop relationships with Client.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Electrical Building Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

Job description

Position:

Contracts Manager, Electrical Engineering

Location:

Cork

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As a Contracts Manager, with a focus on Transmission & Distribution, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring project development, implementation and completion is achieved within the specified programme. You will work closely with the Project Management team and oversee the coordination and operation of the site to deliver key project milestones and successful project completion.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to the Operations Director and Division Director.
• Overall responsibility of budgets, schedule, quality and health and safety on projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects where required.
• Liaising with the Client and key project stakeholders when required.
• Work directly with the relevant Director to expand the business through tendering and negotiating of new work.
• Review tender submissions, valuation preparation and reporting on same.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with Client.

Skills And Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical Building Services, Electrical Engineering, or Renewable Energy is essential.
• Proven experience in the construction and delivery of renewable energy projects, including wind and solar developments. This must include involvement with 38kV, 110kV, and 220kV medium-voltage substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid connections and MV testing and commissioning.
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar site-based construction role is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles as applied to energy infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Experience with Revit is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• An electrical trade background would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced project environment.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future.
• Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.