Senior Contracts Lead – Preconstruction & Site Mobilisation

Sisk; Saggart; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sisk is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Data Center Team in Ireland. The role focuses on preconstruction, tender development, and initial project set-up, with responsibility for bid reviews, contract methodology, and early planning.

The ideal candidate will lead tender processes, coordinate with the bid team, and ensure HSEQS compliance while preparing for a smooth transition into delivery. Occasional travel to European sites is required.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in a construction-related field (degree or equivalent), ideally chartered.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) Health & Safety certification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and Excavation Safety training.
• Knowledge of permitting requirements for live energy works.
• Training/competence in Working at Heights, Scaffolding, and Lifting & Cranage operations.
• Familiarity with Behavioural Safety, Root Cause Analysis, and PSCS/CDM requirements.
• Desirable: experience in Contracts Management, CVR, and PEP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction phase including tender development and project set-up.
• Develop and manage the contract programme and procurement plans.
• Instruct the QS on major preliminary expenditure and oversee site mobilisation.
• Chair start-up and production meetings with regional directors.
• Ensure HSEQS compliance and robust project governance throughout preconstruction.
• Coordinate subcontractor design delivery and information flows.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Methodical approach

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

NEC3 contracts knowledge

JCT Design & Build familiarity

Job description

Sisk is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Data Center Team in Ireland. The role focuses on preconstruction, tender development, and initial project set-up, with responsibility for bid reviews, contract methodology, and early planning.

The ideal candidate will lead tender processes, coordinate with the bid team, and ensure HSEQS compliance while preparing for a smooth transition into delivery. Occasional travel to European sites is required.