R&D Contracts Lead for HVAC & Thermal Systems

Alloy Enterprises; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Enterprises is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the delivery of a landmark capital project to design and build a new R&D facility focused on thermal management technologies, including chillers, heat pumps and advanced HVAC solutions.

You will establish, manage and govern contractual frameworks across the lifecycle, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Finance to protect commercial interests and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager or Commercial Manager on large‑scale capital projects.
• Strong background in construction, engineering or industrial projects (HVAC/thermal systems).
• Expertise in contract negotiation, drafting and administration.
• Knowledge of commercial risk management, claims handling and dispute resolution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting strategy for the project and select contract models.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, governance and legal standards.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and manage contract performance (cost, schedule, quality).
• Oversee change management, disputes and variations in collaboration with Legal and project leadership.
• Provide contract guidance to Directors and engineering leads across all project phases.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs and payment milestones; ensure proper governance of milestones and deliverables.
• Act as primary contact for contractual matters with main contractors and key suppliers.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial risk management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

Alloy Enterprises is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the delivery of a landmark capital project to design and build a new R&D facility focused on thermal management technologies, including chillers, heat pumps and advanced HVAC solutions.

You will establish, manage and govern contractual frameworks across the lifecycle, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Finance to protect commercial interests and ensure regulatory compliance.