Senior Contracts Manager – Dublin Major Projects

Building Staff Solutions Ltd.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Relocation assistance

Corporate tech suite

Pension & life insurance

Job summary

Building Staff Solutions Ltd. in Dublin seeks a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead major projects for a premier Irish main contractor.

You will assume operational and financial accountability for delivery teams, manage commercial targets, and drive alignment from pre-construction through handover. The ideal candidate brings circa 15+ years in construction, deep knowledge of Irish contracts (RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC), strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Contracts Manager in main contracting sector.
• Circa 15+ years of construction experience with progression.
• Deep expertise in Irish contracts (RIAI, Public Works, or FIDIC) and modern project management methodologies.
• Excellent commercial acumen with negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• First-class communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders, clients and design teams at all levels.
• Thorough knowledge of current Irish building regulations, planning law, and industry compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Take full operational and financial accountability for the delivery team, driving multi-disciplinary site teams to execute the build phase seamlessly from inception to handover.
• Commercial & Programme Controls: Ensure all projects are completed strictly within agreed timelines and budgetary constraints through an in-depth understanding of master construction programmes and commercial targets.
• Design & Pre-Construction Alignment: Partner closely with design teams, consultants, and subcontractors to coordinate building information, address technical complexities, and streamline installation workflows.
• Safety Culture & Compliance: Champion a zero-harm site culture by implementing robust safe working practices that align with corporate standards and regulatory statutory frameworks.
• Operational Excellence: Continuously review and optimize the project teams operating model, deploying best-practice initiatives to identify cost synergies and boost site productivity.
• Talent & Resource Management: Strategically manage project resourcing; mentor, develop, and retain high-performing personnel while identifying future talent capabilities required across the division.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Building Staff Solutions Ltd. in Dublin seeks a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead major projects for a premier Irish main contractor.

You will assume operational and financial accountability for delivery teams, manage commercial targets, and drive alignment from pre-construction through handover. The ideal candidate brings circa 15+ years in construction, deep knowledge of Irish contracts (RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC), strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and a proven track record of