Senior Contracts Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

Synergy Recruitment Partners

Waterford

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Synergy Recruitment Partners is seeking a Construction Contracts Manager for a renewable energy company. You will oversee commercial, contractual and operational delivery of multiple utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects in Ireland from award to handover, leading project teams and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

Responsibilities include administering contracts through lifecycle, negotiating subcontracts, leading project

Qualifications

Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
Professional membership of CIOB, ICE, Engineers Ireland, RICS, or a similar professional body is desirable.
Minimum 10 years delivering major construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, or power generation projects.

Responsibilities

Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle; handle correspondence, notices, changes, claims, extensions of time, and dispute avoidance; review and negotiate subcontracts and supply agreements.
Provide leadership to Project Managers and site teams; monitor performance against programme, budget, quality, and safety targets; oversee mobilisation, commissioning, and handover.
Drive commercial performance across assigned projects; monitor budgets, cash flow, cost reports, and profitability; review payment applications, valuations, and subcontractor accounts.
Review Employer’s Requirements to identify scope gaps and commercial exposures; maintain risk registers and protect contractual entitlements.
Serve as a senior contact for clients, developers, Owner’s Engineers, consultants, utilities, and regulatory bodies; produce concise, decision-ready reports for executive decision-making.
Coordinate civil, electrical, commissioning, and grid connection activities with ESB Networks and EirGrid.
Drive best practice contract administration; promote digital tools (e.g., Procore); mentor delivery teams.