Senior Contracts Manager – Renewable Energy Projects (Hybrid)

Greenvolt Next; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Pension Plan

Private health insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Professional training support

Birthday leave / extra day off

Gym discounts

Local business discounts

International team

Job summary

Greenvolt Next is seeking a Contracts Manager in Ireland to lead contract administration for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will own risk management, commercial performance and contractual delivery, working with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in construction or project delivery with experience in FIDIC, EPC and NEC4 contracts, and a strong commercial focus.

Qualifications

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience delivering major construction, infrastructure, power generation or renewable energy projects.
• Strong experience administering construction contracts, particularly FIDIC, EPC and NEC4.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen including cost control, claims, variations and negotiations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Administer and negotiate construction, EPC, FIDIC and NEC4 contracts, including variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Commercial Performance: Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, costs and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Project Delivery: Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams throughout mobilisation, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Risk Management: Identify contractual exposures, protect commercial entitlements and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Lead contractual discussions, negotiations and progress meetings with clients, subcontractors and project partners.
• Renewable Energy Project Coordination: Manage interfaces across civil, electrical, commissioning and grid connection activities.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Strengthen project controls, reporting and contract management processes while supporting the development of project teams.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Hybrid working

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Project Management

Tools

FIDIC contracts

EPC

NEC4

Job description

Greenvolt Next is seeking a Contracts Manager in Ireland to lead contract administration for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will own risk management, commercial performance and contractual delivery, working with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in construction or project delivery with experience in FIDIC, EPC and NEC4 contracts, and a strong commercial focus.