Senior Contracts Manager - On-Site Construction Lead, Cork

NRL; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead contract delivery on major infrastructure projects. Based on-site, you will own preconstruction, procurement, and project delivery with a strong focus on HSE, quality, and client satisfaction.

You'll chair meetings, coordinate with design teams and subcontractors, manage commercial performance, and drive continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in construction-related field (chartered preferred).
• IOHS Managing Safely or equivalent HSE certification is required.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and Excavation Safety training is essential.
• Knowledge of live energy permits and regulatory compliance is required.
• Competence in Working at Heights, Scaffolding, and Lifting & Cranage is essential.
• Familiarity with Behavioural Safety, Root Cause Analysis, and PSCS/CDM standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of project programmes, method statements, and contract submissions.
• Manage the contract programme in collaboration with the Estimating team during the tender stage.
• Liaise with the QS on major preliminary expenditure, including plant and accommodation.
• Chair project start-up and progress meetings, supporting resource allocation with the Regional Director.
• Oversee subcontract buying schedules and prepare site logistics and temporary works registers.
• Lead all project team functions, including project execution planning, design management, and HSE compliance.
• Monitor programme progress, subcontractor performance, and commercial compliance.
• Maintain project documentation control and drive progress towards completion.

Skills

Contract management

HSE management

Subcontractor management

Preconstruction planning

Project programme delivery

Budget and cost control

Safety leadership

Temporary works coordination

Excavation safety training

Live energy permits compliance

Working at heights

Scaffolding safety

Lifting & cranage

Behavioural safety

Root cause analysis

PSCS/CDM standards

BIM coordination

Education

Degree in construction-related field (chartered preferred)

Tools

BIM

Contract management software

Job description

NRL in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead contract delivery on major infrastructure projects. Based on-site, you will own preconstruction, procurement, and project delivery with a strong focus on HSE, quality, and client satisfaction.

You'll chair meetings, coordinate with design teams and subcontractors, manage commercial performance, and drive continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.