Senior Contracts and Commercial Consultant

NRL; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Senior Contracts and Commercial Consultant to join our client team in Dublin. The role focuses on NEC4 and PPP contract administration within major transport infrastructure projects, driving commercial excellence and risk management.

Based in Dublin, the position offers hybrid working with 2–3 days on site, a 37.5-hour week, and a 5-year contract term with potential extensions. You will shape project commercial strategies and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience in transport infrastructural projects.
• At least 3 years' experience in oversight and monitoring of O&M activities.
• A Level 8 qualification under National Framework of Qualifications/QQI (or equivalent) in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical/electronic engineering.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC4 and PPP contracts in line with project and client requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate with the client, contractor team, internal stakeholders, and specialist consultants.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and track commercial deliverables.
• Provide oversight and reporting on operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and maintain robust audit trails.
• Support contract risk assessment and resolution activities.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions to resolve commercial challenges.
• Prepare summaries, presentations, and progress reports as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Education

QQI Level 8 Engineering (NFQ/QQI)

Job description

Senior Contracts and Commercial Consultant

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts and Commercial Consultant to join our client's team in Dublin. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in NEC4 and PPP contract administration who enjoy working within a multidisciplinary environment. This is an excellent opportunity to shape major transport infrastructure projects over the long term.

Salary

€50 per hour

Location and Working Pattern

Dublin, Ireland. 2-3 days per week on site driven by client requirements and subject to change.

Hours

37.5 per week

Contract Duration

5 years (with an option to extend by 7 years)

Client Overview

Our client is a leading name within the transport infrastructure sector, managing complex projects that require strong commercial and contractual expertise.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC4 and PPP contracts in line with project and client requirements
• Liaise and coordinate effectively with the client, contractor team, internal stakeholders, and specialist consultants
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and track commercial deliverables
• Provide oversight and reporting on operations and maintenance activities
• Ensure documentation accuracy and maintain robust audit trails
• Support contract risk assessment and resolution activities
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions to resolve commercial challenges
• Prepare summaries, presentations, and progress reports as required

Must-have Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience in transport infrastructural projects
• At least 3 years' experience in oversight and monitoring of O&M (operations and maintenance) activities
• A Level 8 qualification under National Framework of Qualifications/QQI (or equivalent) in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical/electronic engineering
• Full driving licence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-have Skills

• Demonstrated familiarity with large-scale multidisciplinary project environments
• Advanced stakeholder engagement capability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.