NEC Contract Lead – Major Infrastructure Projects

Ramboll; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days leave

Matched pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Ramboll in Ireland seeks an experienced NEC Project Manager to oversee contract and commercial management across major nationwide infrastructure programmes. You will set contract strategies, monitor performance, manage claims and disputes, and provide clear direction to stakeholders within a large, multidisciplinary team.

Join a flexible hybrid work model and lead a small team, delivering high‑quality outcomes on metro, rail, water, aviation and highway projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC exposure on large design & build infrastructure schemes.
• Strong commercial and claims management capability with negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience leading small teams and working with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract management and administration across major 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 knowledge

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Negotiation & analysis

Education

Degree in Law/Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Construction/Project Management

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Ramboll in Ireland seeks an experienced NEC Project Manager to oversee contract and commercial management across major nationwide infrastructure programmes. You will set contract strategies, monitor performance, manage claims and disputes, and provide clear direction to stakeholders within a large, multidisciplinary team.

Join a flexible hybrid work model and lead a small team, delivering high‑quality outcomes on metro, rail, water, aviation and highway projects.