Hybrid NEC Contract Lead for Major Infrastructure

Ramboll Group A/S; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

27 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Ramboll Group A/S in Ireland seeks an experienced NEC Project Manager to lead contract management across major design & build infrastructure programmes including metro, aviation, rail, water and highway schemes.

You will set contract strategies, monitor performance, manage claims and disputes, and mentor a small team within a large multi-disciplinary organisation. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model and exposure to nationally significant projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC exposure on large design & build infrastructure schemes.
• Strong commercial and claims management capability.
• Experience leading small teams and working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with contract management systems (e.g. CEMAR) desirable.
• NEC3/4 accreditation and a degree in a relevant discipline preferred but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or working towards this; and/or Associate Member / Member of a recognised professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract management and administration across major, complex infrastructure programmes.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies and performance frameworks.
• Monitor contractor/consultant performance and maintain KPIs.
• Lead claims and dispute management and support dispute‑avoidance activities.
• Manage contract interfaces across design, construction and operations teams.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice and produce performance reports.
• Lead and mentor a small team (typically 2–5 people).
• Operate within a large, complex and multi-disciplinary organisational structure including managing interfaces with a range of stakeholders.

Skills

NEC expertise

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Performance monitoring

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

NEC accreditation or equivalent

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Ramboll Group A/S in Ireland seeks an experienced NEC Project Manager to lead contract management across major design & build infrastructure programmes including metro, aviation, rail, water and highway schemes.

You will set contract strategies, monitor performance, manage claims and disputes, and mentor a small team within a large multi-disciplinary organisation. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model and exposure to nationally significant projects.