Operations Manager / Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering)

Hunter Savage; Ulster; Hybrid; EUR 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking an Operations Manager / Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering) in Ireland. The role combines leadership of civil engineering projects with NEC contract management, operating on a hybrid model with travel one week per month.

You will lead £1M–£10M projects for a respected industry leader, overseeing programming, cost control, and subcontractor management to protect timelines and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Operations/Contracts Management
• Strong on-site civil engineering experience
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Confident programming with MS Project

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil engineering, roadworks and earthworks projects.
• Ensure work adheres to specifications, drawings and programme.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, valuations and cashflow.
• Review and agree subcontractor packages, orders and final accounts.
• Support tendering, estimating and pre-construction input as required.
• Manage contracts under NEC; protect programme and commercial outcomes.
• Develop, update and monitor programmes using MS Project.
• Coordinate plant, labour, materials and subcontractors across multiple projects.
• Build strong client relationships and keep client project aims central.

Skills

Operations management

Contracts management

NEC contracts

MS Project

On-site leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Operations Manager / Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering)

Salary: Up to £85k / €95k

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Attractive salary: Up to £85k / €95k

Co. Donegal based, hybrid with one week a month travel

Lead £1M to £10M projects with a respected industry leader

The Role

• Lead delivery of civil engineering, roadworks and earthworks projects
• Make sure work is carried out to specification, drawings and programme
• Manage cost control, forecasting, valuations and cashflow
• Review and agree subcontractor packages, orders and final accounts
• Support tendering, estimating and pre-construction input where required
• Manage contracts under NEC, protecting programme and commercial outcomes
• Develop, update and monitor programmes using MS Project
• Coordinate plant, labour, materials and subcontractors across multiple projects
• Build strong client relationships and keep client project aims central

The Person

• 10+ years' experience in Operations / Contracts Management
• Proven hands‑on site experience within Civil Engineering
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Confident programming with MS Project
• Flexible, with willingness to travel one week a month
• A collaborative leader who delivers

The Rewards

• Up to £85k / €95k salary
• Responsibility for significant projects across the UK and Ireland
• Real scope to grow with a business building on its client relationships
• A professional, partnership-focused culture

Salary details are a guide and depend on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.